What Would Nietzsche Do? How the Greatest Philosophers Would Solve Your Everyday Problems
What Would Nietzsche Do? How the Greatest Philosophers Would Solve Your Everyday Problems by Marcus Weeks is published by Octopus Publishing Group and was released on June 27, 2017. This 192-page book explores the key ideas of over 80 philosophical thinkers, offering insights into contemporary issues and everyday dilemmas. Readers will find a unique approach to questions ranging from personal relationships to broader existential inquiries, all framed through the lens of historical and modern philosophy.
In this edition, Marcus Weeks provides commentary that connects philosophical concepts to daily life, addressing topics such as self-identity, aesthetics, and politics. Each section poses thought-provoking questions, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences while engaging with the thoughts of renowned philosophers. This book serves as both a guide to navigating life’s challenges and an accessible introduction to philosophy for those interested in expanding their understanding of the subject.
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WHAT WOULD NIETZSCHE DO? uses the key ideas of more than 80 philosophical thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto today’s everyday problems.Ever wondered if Schopenhauer could fix your broken heart? How Heraclitus might help you if you lost your phone? Given the chance, would Foucault leave the toilet seat up?With sections on Relationships, Self and Identity, How to Live, Art and Aesthetics, and Politics, there is an answer to each of modern life’s questions here. Each section is comprised of a collection of questions, from ‘Is Shakespeare better than the Simpsons?’ to ‘Should I get a takeaway tonight?’; from little niggling questions, to the great mysteries of human existence. With Marcus Weeks’s illuminating commentary on each philosopher’s answer to the question at hand, you’ll be spouting Socrates and discussing Descartes before you know it. A guide to life, of sorts, and also a fantastic introduction to philosophy for anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the subject.
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