Midlife: A Philosophical Guide (Hardcover)

from caimanjosh

The premise of this book seems quite interesting. But, maybe philosophy just isn't for me. I didn't feel like I got very much out of this book until the last chapter and the discussion of telic vs. atelic activities. (Which is something I believe I actually read first in some book about happiness...

from arewenotben

A very mixed bag. Found the section on "missing out" or the life not lived most useful as someone in their late 30s. The conclusion, although interesting in some respects (reframing from goal orientation for satisfaction to pleasure in performing the quotidian) was a disappointment, essentially r...

from ASKelmore

Best for: Those who enjoy a philosophical approach to things, and those who are approaching middle age. In a nutshell: Philosopher Kieran Setiya, as he approached mid-life, decided to explore ways philosophy might help him power through — or even stave off — a crisis. Worth quoting: “I recognize ...

from ASKelmore

Best for: Those who enjoy a philosophical approach to things, and those who are approaching middle age. In a nutshell: Philosopher Kieran Setiya, as he approached mid-life, decided to explore ways philosophy might help him power through - or even stave off - a crisis. Worth quoting: "I recognize ...

from hhornblower

Not really having read many "self-help" books before, I can probably say fairly confidently, that this is probably the most intelligently written one. It almost feels like a therapy session as it seems the the author (an MIT Professor of Philosophy) is experiencing many of the same feelings that ...