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Life Is Hard
Kieran Setiya
How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way
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Life Is Hard (2022) takes a close look at common struggles – like infirmity, loneliness, grief, and failure – through the lens of philosophy, as well as fiction, sports, history, and personal anecdotes. By examining the familiar hardships of the human condition, we can learn how to live well.
About the author
Kieran Setiya is a professor of philosophy at MIT. His writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Review of Books, the TLS, the London Review of Books, the New York Times, Aeon, and the Yale Review. He is also the author of Midlife.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Anyone feeling overwhelmed by the hardships and injustice across the globe
- People trying to cope with personal struggles
- Fans of practical, accessible philosophy
