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Philosophy as a Way of Life

by Matthew Sharpe, Michael Ure · Brought up by 1 person on 1 podcast

Philosophy as a Way of Life by Matthew Sharpe, Michael Ure has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett (1 episode) on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode).

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Philosophy as a Way of Life by Matthew Sharpe and Michael Ure examines practical philosophical traditions and ancient wisdom. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett discussed the publication during an appearance on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett in an episode titled Major Discovery No.1 Neuroscientist: Anxiety Is Just A Predictive Error In The, which aired in April 2025. During the conversation, the distinguished neuroscientist shared that she was reading the book for the second time, describing it as a truly wonderful text from which she had learned a great deal about Socratic philosophy that she had not known previously. Her thoughtful endorsement highlighted the deep intellectual value and accessibility of the work, proving that ancient teachings can still offer profound revelations to contemporary scientists and thinkers. By weaving her personal reading experience into the dialogue, she emphasized how continuous learning and engagement with philosophical texts can enrich one's understanding of the mind and human existence, making a compelling case for the audience to explore Socratic traditions as a means of personal growth and cognitive enrichment.

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Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett And I'm just reading for the second time this book. It's called Open Socrates. Okay. And it's a really wond… 1
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“And I'm just reading for the second time this book. It's called Open Socrates. Okay. And it's a really wonderful book and I've learned a lot about Socratic philosophy that I didn't know.”