Jules Evans

True Chillout (3CD set)

The Pythagoreans advocate distancing yourself from your daily troubles and using mantras to change irrational beliefs.

What’s in it for me: learn to lead a good life today using thousand-year old wisdom.

The Stoics teach us the art of self-control, the daily training of our minds and the acceptance of reality as it is.

Ancient philosophy and the modern science of happiness use many of the same principles.   

Ancient philosophy is more deeply involved in society, life and the universe than the science of well-being.

The Epicureans teach us to savor pleasure, be present in the moment and allow ourselves to be happy.

Plutarch shows us the importance of role models.

The government can apply the science of well-being to society as a whole – but in the end, it’s up to us.

Aristotle teaches us that the good life lies in the communal cultivation of excellence.

Philosophy for Life: And Other Dangerous Situations

Ancient philosophy and the modern science of happiness use many of the same principles.