First published 2011
Sarah Bakewell's "How to Live" is a vibrant, insightful journey through the lives and philosophies of 20 remarkable thinkers. From Montaigne's Renaissance quest for self-knowledge to Nietzsche's bold challenge to conventional morality, Bakewell brings their ideas to life, showing how these timeless figures grappled with the fundamental questions of human existence. Whether reflecting on love, death, or the pursuit of happiness, "How to Live" offers a captivating invitation to examine our own lives and find inspiration in the wisdom of the past.
Genres: biography, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography, intellectual-history
Period: Renaissance, 20th-century
400 pages · Kindle Edition · Vintage Digital