In 10 chapters and 250 pages of compact type, he makes a clear case for this basic human need and concludes that without it, we, as a. New world library paperback by jules evans 30 oct 20. Jules evans is research fellow at the centre for the history of the emotions at queen mary, university of london. Now jules has a new book out, the art of losing control, and we reached out to learn more about it. Oct 30, 2015 canongate has acquired a new nonfiction title on ecstatic experience, the art of losing control, by writer and philosopher jules evans.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming. What sparked your interest in stoicism and philosophy as a way of lifeor as you put it for life. But the ecstasy he experienced in his nde always haunted him and in his second book the art of losing control he sets out in search of. Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations jules. Jules evans he teaches practical philosophy at organisations including saracens rugby club, hmp low moss, and the us army. Mar 17, 2018 in the art of losing control, a philosophers search for ecstatic experience, jules evans is concerned with ecstasy can we learn to lose control safely, he asks, or is it always dangerous. He was a bbc new generation thinker for 20 and regularly speaks on bbc radio, as well as on npr, abc australia, rte and other outlets.
He is the founder of avocet research associates and the author of the natural history of the point reyes peninsula and an introduction to california birdlife both uc press. This is the channel of jules evans, the author of the book, philosophy for life and other dangerous situations. Filosofie voor het leven en andere gevaarlijke situaties by. Mar 12, 2020 before they were the stuff of dry college courses, the twelve thinkers showcased here were radical, sometimes persecuted, thought pioneers. He interviewed soldiers, psychologists, gangsters, astronauts, and anarchists and discovered the ways that people are using philosophy now to build better lives. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Posted on march 14, 2019 by jules evans im researching a book about aldous huxley and his friends alan watts, christopher isherwood and gerald heard, and how these four posh brits moved to california and helped to invent the modern culture of spiritual but not religious. The best books on ancient philosophy for modern life five. He is the author of philosophy for life and other dangerous situations, which was published in 19 countries and was a times book of the year.
Canongate acquires jules evans title the bookseller. Old greek and roman thinkers show us it is a lifestyle a day by day practice which includes posing the troublesome inquiries of how we should live, both as people and as. Oct 15, 20 before they were the stuff of dry college courses, the twelve thinkers showcased here were radical, sometimes persecuted, thought pioneers. Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations by. Congratulations and thanks to jules evans, winner of the. States of ecstasy from the ancient greek ekstasis, meaning standing outside are moments when you lose your ordinary sense of self and feel connected to something greater than you. Philosophy for life by jules evans book summary good. Ancient philosophy for modern problems ebook written by jules evans. Jules evans is policy director at the centre for the history of emotions at queen mary, university of london. Jules verne 18281905 was a french novelist, poet, and playwright. Philosophy for life by jules evans penguin books australia.
Magnetic sleep and the roots of psychological healing, is currently a research fellow at the centre for the history of emotions, queen mary university of london. His first book, philosophy for life and other dangerous situations, looks at how ancient philosophy is used by. The sound of anger is the new living with feeling podcast series of features, drama, and debates about all things furious, vengeful, and irate jules evans book inspires performance. They saved his life and prompted his fiveyear journey to. View jules evans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. From stoicism to cbt, from aristotle to aldous huxley, i search for the best wisdom to help people suffer less and flourish more, jules book saved my life. The best books on ancient philosophy for modern life. This wonderful book shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that. In his engaging book, jules evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his. Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves and live better lives. He picks the best books about ancient philosophy in modern life. In his engaging book, jules evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient.
Jules evans is the author of philosophy for life and other dangerous situations. Wecroak 15 jules evans listen via stitcher for podcasts. They also meant their work to be useful, rather than theoretical. The stoics would contend this is a direct result of your improbable desires and expectations, such as keeping your. He reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Jules evans the art of losing control after a spontaneous near death experience, jules evans finds philosophy and puts his life back together in his hit book philosophy for life. He researches the history of ideas and how they can help us flourish today. Philosophy for life by jules evans penguin books new zealand.
The human condition has not changed down the millennia, so its no surprise that ancient philosophy has much to teach us about how to live our lives, argues jules evans. I highly recommend this book for an introduction to greek philosophy, as well as a selfhelp manual for the modern age. The best books on ecstatic experiences five books expert. Financial times, guardian, spectator and wired and is a bbc new.
When philosophy rescued him from an emotional crisis, jules evans became. He was a bbc new generation thinker for 20 and regularly speaks on. In his engaging book, jules evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life. In the art of losing control, evans argues that there are. Be that as it may, regardless of whether you do lose your employment why get agitated. He presents an interesting juxtaposition between the knowledge of the ancients, and the knowledge of the right now. Here he selects five books that explore the significance and power of these surprisingly common experiences. These are some videos of people or ideas found in my book. Jules has written for the times, financial times, guardian, spectator and wired and is a bbc new generation thinker.
But philosopher jules evans argues that this diminishes our reality and. And other dangerous situations by evans, jules isbn. Breaking open finding a way through spiritual emergency, out now 14 peoples account of their messy spiritual experiences and what. Ancient philosophy for modern problems and the art of losing control. Art of losing control, and new book breaking open follow.
Describing himself as a gonzo philosopher, for the last decade jules has helped run the london philosophy club, which has grown to become the biggest philosophy club in the world, with over 10,000 members. May 02, 20 in his engaging book, jules evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. You can find more info, and buy the book, at if you enjoy the videos, blog and book, please help me spread the. He has worked with organisations including the new economics foundation, the rsa, the school of. His works are notable for their profound influence on science fiction and on surrealism, their innovative use of modernist literary techniques such as selfreflexivity. His research has explored everything from the revival of stoicism in modern life, to the cultural history of ecstatic experiences. My first book, philosophy for life and other dangerous situations, explored how people are rediscovering ancient greek and roman philosophies and how greek philosophy partiularly stoicism inspired cognitive behavioural therapy cbt.
Jules evans is policy director at the centre for the history of the emotions at queen mary, university of london, where he runs the wellbeing project. Psychiatry, ptsd jules evans october 26, 2019 comment mark ovland, extinction rebellion, and the limits of revolutionary mysticism one of the figures in the controversial tube protest by extinction rebellion is a buddhist teacher who has embraced a new form of revolutionary buddhism put forward by rob burbea. Jules is policy director at the centre for the history of the emotions, at queen mary, university of london. May 02, 20 philosophy for life and other dangerous situations. He is also policy director at the centre for the history of the emotions at queen mary, university of london. Before they were the stuff of dry college courses, the twelve thinkers showcased here were radical, sometimes persecuted, thought pioneers. Jun 08, 2019 jules evans, londonbased philosophical writer and humanities researcher click image to visit his website. Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations by jules. It is a rare and noteworthy event when a legendary author often cited as the father of science fiction suddenly reappears among. It can be euphoric, but it can also be terrifying, says the philosopher jules evans. Jules evans i am the policy director for the centre for the history of the emotions, and coeditor of the history of emotions blog.
In his engaging book, jules evans explains how ancient philoso. Book one of the steam house by verne, jules the fitzroy edition edited by i. A dynamic guide to philosophy for everyday life using key ideas to live well and happily now. The art of losing control by jules evans canongate books. Before they were the stuff of dry college courses, the twelve thinkers showcased here were radical. Jules evans author of philosophy for life goodreads. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Philosopher advocates losing control with humility. The smallpox vaccine was invented in 1796 by edward jenner, a physician in gloucestershire. He is also coorganiser of the london philosophy club, and is researching and promoting the growth of philosophy clubs around the world. I do academic research on ideas from different eras and cultures, then i try them out in my life. He has worked with organisations including the new economics foundation, the rsa, the school of life and the rockefeller foundation on philosophy and wellbeing.
Jules imagines a dream school, which includes 12 of the greatest and most colourful thinkers the world has ever known. Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations. Conspirituality the overlap between the new age and. Its since been published in 19 countries and was a times.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read philosophy for life and other dangerous situations. His research has explored everything from the revival of stoicism in modern life, to. Its a great pleasure to announce forbidden histories supporter jules evans as the winner of the last patreon prize draw. Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform our selves and live.
Canongate has acquired a new nonfiction title on ecstatic experience, the art of losing control, by writer and philosopher jules evans. Jules evans is a research fellow at the centre for the history of the emotions at queen mary, university of london. He interviewed soldiers, psychologists, gangsters, astronauts, and anarchists and discovered t. In his engaging new book, jules evans explains how philosophy quite literally saved his life and shows how we can make use of it everyday in our own. Discover how mastering the art of losing control can help us live a better life in jules evans new book the art of losing control a wise, witty and dynamic guide to the philosophy of human. His first book, philosophy for life and other dangerous situations, looks at how ancient. Gisele vienne has created a timebending piece of physical philosophy, partly inspired by centre for the history of emotions member, jules evans book the art of losing control. A philosophers search for ecstatic experience canongate books. Jules, who won a copy of adam crabtrees seminal from mesmer to freud. Filosofie voor het leven en andere gevaarlijke situaties.
Interview with bestselling author and former stoic jules evans read more. When philosophy rescued him from an emotional crisis, jules evans became fascinated by how ideas invented over two thousand years ago can help us today. As a college student plagued by panic attacks and depression, jules evans found a powerful kind of selfhelp in the ancients. Author jules evans, best known for his fantastic book philosophy for life and blog of the same name, was one of the first people we interviewed here for the site. I write regularly about the politics and philosophy of wellbeing on my own blog. If we understand correctly, you discovered it after struggling with some issues on your own in your adolescence. Jules evans centre for the history of the emotions.
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