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Explores the lives and wisdom of history's greatest philosophers, revealing timeless lessons for modern life.
What does it mean to be a philosopher? Being a deep thinker? Taking a stand against the norms of society? Being really good at winning an argument? The beauty of philosophy is that there is no one answer and that it's worth asking that question across every aspect of the human condition.
In History's Greatest Philosophers: Classical Wisdom for Modern Times, Jamie Ryder journeys through the lives of some of the world's most radical thinkers, leaders, politicians and creatives to uncover the truth of philosophy and different wisdom traditions.
From the political arenas of Cicero and Niccolo Machiavelli to the everyday living of Mary Wollstonecraft and Sojourner Truth, get a bird's eye view into what it means to live and die by what you believe in. Discover ageless truths about the nature of the world and human relationships. Learn how to practice philosophy and not just talk about it.
Jamie Ryder
Jamie Ryder is the founder of Yamato Magazine, a publication that celebrates Japanese culture on a worldwide scale. As part of his interest in Japanese culture, Ryder is a qualified sake educator, championing the Japanese drink scene in the UK.
He's also a horror and fantasy fiction author who published his first short story collection Transmutations in 2022. In addition to his fiction work, Ryder is a copywriter who helps mental health, food and drink and self-development organisations share their stories through multiple content formats. Outside of writing, Ryder has an interest in exploring the connections between philosophy and mental health.
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