A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life by daniel klein. Travels with epicurus, daniel klein by penguin group issuu. Drawing on the inspiring lives of his greek friends and. Epicurus 341 bce 270 bce was an ancient greek philosopher, the founder of the epicurean school in athens, who taught that pleasure is the principle and end to a happy. Influenced by democritus, aristippus, pyrrho, and possibly the cynics, he turned against. Made an order on april the 15th on the evening for the 5th time for book depository.
Daniel kleins philosophical journey began fifty years ago with just. Despite the heavy tomes occasionally quoted by klein, travels with epicurus is a light book, the kind seven inches by five inches, 164 pages one can carry in a small purse or coat pocket, the kind one sees with other wisdom texts up front near the cash registers at bookstores. Travels with epicurus travels with epicurus audiobook, by daniel klein. A lateinlife reflection and modernday philosophical exploration of what it means to age authentically. With the aid of epicurus and a community of octogenarians on the island of hydra, this delightful book will make you look at ageing in an entirely new light. Travels with epicurus, a journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age for philosopher daniel klein the prospect of getting dental implants and maintaining his youthful smile. Drawing on the lives of his greek friends, as well as philosophers ranging from epicurus to sartre, klein learns to appreciate old age as a distinct and. Travels with epicurus a charming meditation on the wonders of old age. The brilliant writings of a highly influential greek philosopher, with a foreword by daniel klein, author of travels with epicurus. Travels with epicuris is a book ive read a couple of times. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading travels with epicurus.
Later, when he joined his family on colophon, epicurus studied under nausiphanes, who introduced him to the philosophy of democritus. When philosopher, jokester and septuagenarian daniel klein goes to the dentist for a regular checkup, he is informed that he needs a section. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age led by a droll philosopher. Only a few fragments of his works remain, and much of what is known about his philosophy derives from later followers and commentators. After being advised by his dentist to get tooth implants, daniel klein decides to stick with his dentures and instead use the money to make a trip to the greek island hydra and discover the secrets of aging happily. Travels with epicurus by daniel klein overdrive rakuten.
This book delves into epicurian philosophy, which fascinated me and further encouraged me to read the klein book. Equal parts travel book and guide to living well, kleins delightful work shines a welcome light on the richer aspects of ones golden years. The book is no travelogue, no road trip, rather the travels are those through the history of philosphers taking a lead from the greek epicurus in ruminating on the joys, or otherwise, of achieving old age, and those. Travels with epicurus is a small, 2012 book by daniel klein about his own personal adventure in selfcontemplation. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age that only a free spirit like klein could lead. Id previously read mr kleins wonderful little book of philosophy jokes plato and a platypus walk into a bar but didnt realize until halfway through that it was by the same author. Daniel klein, a graduate of harvard, has written five novels and two humor books and cowritten or ghostwritten twelve nonfiction books. A guide to happiness phoenix 60p paperbacks by epicurus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age is a humorous, uplifting meditation on finding the pleasures of old age, by the bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar when philosopher, jokester and septuagenarian daniel klein goes to the dentist for a regular checkup, he is informed that he needs a section of his lower. Still other fragments are small portions of epicurus works quoted by other ancient authors whose works survived in the ordinary way, by being copied from handwritten book to handwritten book. Equal parts travel book and guide to living well, kleins delightful work shines a welcome light on the richer.
To overcome these obstacles, the epicureans adopted a philosophy. Epicurus was an ancient greek philosopher and the founder of the school of philosophy called epicureanism. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life kindle edition by klein, daniel. Klein daniel klein journeys to the greek island hydra to discover the secrets of aging happily. Get free shipping on travels with epicurus by daniel klein, from. Its a witty, accessible travel guide to living well in the most valuable stage of life. Sometimes the source tells us which treatise or letter he is quoting from texts 30 to 64. As a philosophy, however, it also denoted the striving after an independent state. Always interesting to read about other cultures, and how attractive they are. Epicurus, greek philosopher, author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement.
Advice on achieving a fulfilling old age from one of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus walk into a bar. Daily telegraph, best books of 2014 i was bowled over by its easy charm and hardwon wisdom. Heidegger and a hippo walk through those pearly gates, 2009 is on a personal quest to redeem the grizzled and grayhaired among us. Discover book depositorys huge selection of epicurus books online. Daniel klein is author of travels with epicurus and coauthor of.
Daniel klein is the author or coauthor of more than thirty books, including the bestseller plato and a platypus walk into a bar. The cambridge companion to epicureanism by james warren, 9780521695305, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Travels with epicurus and millions of other books are available for instant access. Online book store buy books online in australia fishpond. He founded schools of philosophy that survived directly from the 4th century bc until the 4th century ad. The setting of the book is the greek island of hydra. The cambridge companion to epicureanism by james warren, 9780521695305, available at book depository with free.
In it, the author daniel klein in his 70 goes to the small greek island of hydra to discover how the greeks and his favourite philosopher epicuris go about living a graceful and meaningful old age. Just a few minutes ago, our mail lady interrupted my breakfast, as she rang the bell, handing me the parcel from book depository with my book in it. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age is a humorous, uplifting meditation on finding the pleasures of old age, by the bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar. Travels with epicurus is a wonderful read, written by a good humoured intellectual with a common touch and without condescension. Daniel klein is author of travels with epicurus and coauthor of the new york times bestseller plato and a platypus walk into a bar. Rated 5 out of 5 by yawnmower11 from nice book attractive book, good size for slipping into a shoulder bag for a little light reading on a plane or train. In kleins presentation, epicurus and other thinkers are philosophy lite, very brief digests that klein often ends up further reducing by stamping them with a cliche or folk saying. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age led by a. New book every time i find the meaning of life, they change it available october 27 the official daniel m. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life thorndike press large print nonfiction series klein, daniel. Journey to the greek island of hydra with author daniel klein as he learns the simple pleasures of aging happily in the mediterranean culture. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
I thought it would be perfect for me to read about a greek island during these rainy london days. Millions of products at discount prices its shopping made easy. Yesterday, i finished reading recommended by a fellow blogger thank you, by the way, dr. Meditations from a greek island on the pleasures of old age by daniel klein isbn. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life by daniel m. Its an affectionate portrait of the island of hydra but is really a primer on making the most of life. Jan 11, 20 despite the heavy tomes occasionally quoted by klein, travels with epicurus is a light book, the kind seven inches by five inches, 164 pages one can carry in a small purse or coat pocket, the kind one sees with other wisdom texts up front near the cash registers at bookstores.
The foreword is excellent and the translation by george strodach is very readable and clear. I have since recommended travels with epicurus to others approaching retirement. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The cambridge companion to epicureanism book depository. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life enter every time i find the meaning of life, they change it. The book is very easy to read, you do not have to be an expert on epicurus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The brilliant writings of a highly influential greek philosopher, with a foreword by daniel klein, author of travels with epicurus the teachings of epicurusabout life and death, religion and science, physical sensation, happiness, morality, and friendshipattracted legions of adherents throughout the ancient mediterranean world and deeply influenced later. Welcome to epicurean travel epicurean travel llc is a womenowned company dedicated to providing exquisite travel experiences based on the cultural and culinary heritages of unique and exclusive international destinations. The art of happiness penguin classics has a new foreword by daniel klein, author of the very good related book travels with epicurus.
Travels with epicurus by legal officer daniel klein, 9780143126621, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Epicurus was born on the island of samos of athenian parents who had gone there as. The book is no travelogue, no road trip, rather the travels are those through the history of philosphers taking a lead from the greek epicurus in ruminating on the joys, or otherwise, of achieving old age, and those of traversing through stages of life and accumulative experience. In kleins presentation, epicurus and other thinkers are. He studied at platos academy when it was run by xenocrates. Oct 01, 2012 travels with epicurus is a wonderful read, written by a good humoured intellectual with a common touch and without condescension. Travels with epicurus ebook written by daniel klein. A perfect gift book for the holidays, this little treasure is sure to please longtime fans of plato and a platypus walk into a bar and. Influenced by democritus, aristippus, pyrrho, and possibly the cynics, he turned against the platonism of his day and established his. Daniel klein dips a toe in the life affirming waters of the aegean to discover the secret of growing old gracefully. A journey to a greek island in search of an by daniel kleinbuy. Took only a couple extra days for them to get the book, due to this covid19, but only a couple of extra days.
A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the. Drawing on the lives of his greek friends, as well as philosophers ranging from epicurus to sartre, klein learns to appreciate old. Buy the art of happiness by epicurus with free delivery. It is also a recognition of his life spent as a man. Each year, we try to delay the arrival of old age, using everything at our disposal, from extreme exercise and botox to pilates and cosmetic dentistry. Travels with epicurus npr coverage of travels with epicurus. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and. Returning to the greek island of hydra, which he visited in his youth, he sought to watch and. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life was the first book i read from daniel klein. It is written as a series of day to day incidents and experiences of the author and a few locals on their island. When philosopher, jokester and septuagenarian daniel klein goes to the dentist for a regular checkup, he is informed that he needs a section of his lower teeth removed. Oct 28, 2014 travels with epicurus by legal officer daniel klein, 9780143126621, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This latter book is about poggio bracciolinia, a 15th century scribe who tracks down the roman poet lucretiuss on the nature of things. Travels with epicurus daniel klein elif the reader.
Lesson summary epicurus 371 270 bce was a greek philosopher who founded an academy of philosophy called the garden. One of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus travels to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best way to achieve a fulfilling old age. Following a trip to his dentist, 73yearold klein considers his options after being advised that he needs tooth implants or a denture. Daniel klein journeys to the greek island hydra to discover the secrets of aging happily. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life lingua inglese di klein, daniel. Epicureanism has a reputation problem, bringing to mind gluttons with. Travels with epicurus a journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life by daniel klein author james jenner narrator. Epicureanism is commonly regarded as the refined satisfaction of physical desires. Klein set out to discover what could be learned about aging from the sage philosopher epicurus. Daniel who is in his 70s travels to the island to contemplate aging and the meaning of a well lived life. The examined life, as seen from a cafe on a small greek island. The bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar, daniel klein delivers a stirring meditation on the simple pleasures to be found late in life. Travels with epicurus by daniel klein, 9781851689958, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Daniel klein is a wonderful writer, which he proves again in his travels with epicurus.
New book every time i find the meaning of life, they change it available october 27. Travels with epicurus, daniel klein shop online for books. Traveling to the greek island of hydra, klein set out to discover what could be learned about aging from the sage philosopher epicurus. One of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus travels to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best way to achieve a fulfilling old. He was born on the greek island of samos to athenian parents. It is not a theoretical textbook on epicurean philosophy either. One or more shipping restrictions apply to this product.
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