"The most succinct and accessible overview of philosophy I have come across, and perfect for anyone who wants to dip their toe into the waters of philosophy without drowning in intimidating prose."  — Matt Haig, Washington Post

“This scintillating pop-philosophy survey brushes off the cobwebs and gives philosophy compelling immediacy…Neophytes and scholars alike will find in this superb primer proof that philosophy belongs at the center of life.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Ferry's openness, energy, and charm as a teacher burst through on every page. However difficult the questions he poses, his eagerness to find answers, to justify philosophy as a way of life, is infectious." — Wall Street Journal

“A fine introduction to philosophy and its fundamental relevance to living a meaningful life—for everyone from the man in the Acropolis to the man in the street.” — Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, New York Times bestselling authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar

“For everyone from the man in the street to the man in the Acropolis—a fine introduction to philosophy and its fundamental relevance to living a meaningful life.” — Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, New York Times bestselling authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar

“This is a vital book. Luc Ferry rehabilitates the ancient question, ‘What is the best way of life?’ as though our lives depended on it. . . . The reader will find her own experience clarified, and her horizon enlarged.” — Matthew B. Crawford, New York Times bestselling author of Shop Class as Soulcraft

“This superb primer proves that philosophy belongs at the center of life.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A philosophical survival kit, in which the reader will find brilliant ideas to help them think better and live better.” — L'EXPRESS

“No dry academic, Ferry restores to philosophy a compelling urgency.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Inspired . . . Ferry enriches his discussion in a manner that speaks well to educated lay readers.” — Library Journal

“One of the best books that has come across my desk over the last year. . . . Readers who don’t know much about philosophy will find this book accessible; and those who do will find its approach fresh and stimulating.” — First Things

“An engaging, accessible work... strong evidence for an important conception of philosophy’s enduring relevance.” — Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy

“Lucid and accessible … Ferry defends human dignity against post-modern doubt … a serious thinker” — ROBERT ROYAL, First Things