Travels with Epicurus
meditations from a Greek island on the pleasures of old age
by Daniel M. Klein
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Daniel Klein journeys to the Greek island Hydra to discover the secrets of aging happily. Drawing on the lives of his Greek friends, as well as philosophers ranging from Epicurus to Sartre, [he] learns to appreciate old age as a distinct and extraordinarily valuable stage of life. He uncovers simple pleasures that are uniquely available late in life, as well as headier pleasures that only a mature mind can fully appreciate.
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Travels with Epicurus: meditations from a Greek island on the pleasures of old age
2013, Oneworld
in English
1851689958 9781851689958
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Travels with Epicurus: a journey to a Greek island in search of a fulfilled life
2013, Thorndike Press
in English
- Large print ed.
1410455653 9781410455659
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Travels with Epicurus: a journey to a Greek island in search of an authentic old age
2012, Text Publishing
in English
1922079693 9781922079695
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Daniel Klein was in his seventies when his dentist said he'd need a denture plate, implants, and major restrictions in what he could eat. Instead, he headed to a Greek island to see if one of his favorite philosophers, Epicurus, could teach him something about the pleasures available only later in life. Travels with Epicurus is a travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well.
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