Examined Lives

Reviews

‘A vivid set of philosophical tales…a fresh treatment of subjects who are often served up stale.'

‘A set of beautifully written and richly informative mini-biographies of a dozen philosophers… Each of them is a little gem in its own right.'

‘Fascinating…readers will be astounded to learn that philosophers make as much of a mess of their lives as anyone else.'

‘Admirable…his book gains a novelistic richness.'

‘An engaging wealth of personal detail woven into each philosopher's quest for wisdom… Refreshing…an ideal book to dip into before another night of sleepless worry.'

‘Crisply written and insightful.'

‘Endlessly rich… An earnest, wistful collection of biographical sketches of a dozen preeminent "lovers of wisdom”.'

‘Miller's accessible history is entertaining and informative.'

‘Excellent.'

‘Pitch-perfect…Miller's prose is insightful, anecdotal, warm, and nuanced.'

‘Relevant, interesting, and accessible…Miller's deep knowledge of his subject is matched by a passion to share what he knows with others.'

‘Beautifully written, full of anecdotes and interesting historical facts, this is an inspiring read.'