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The Art of Enough
The Ancient Epicurean Philosophy of Finding and Keeping Happiness
2027
EN
Ancient wisdom for modern life. This is a liberating and comforting guide to happiness, from the philosopher and founder of @philosophyminis‘A breeze and a joy. This book is wonderful, and will make us all Epicureans’ MATT HAIGDrawing on time-tested, ancient Greek wisdom, The Art of Enough offers a new way of thinking about the good life – one that feels lived-in rather than lofty, and sustainable in an age of anxiety and burnout.
Available May 6, 2027
Mini Big Ideas
A Little Book of Big Innovations
2023
EN
'Witty, knowledgeable and mind-expanding' RICHARD FISHER | 'A joyful romp' TOM HARFORD | 'A fun and inspiring teaser for curious minds' JÉRÉMIE HARRISEvery so often, a new idea comes along that changes everything. Vaccinations. Relativity. Fascism. Can we imagine a world before the invention of writing? What would Christianity have looked like without with a concept of hell? Sometimes these ideas come along suddenly: Copernicus suggesting the earth revolves around ...
Mini Big Ideas
A Little Book of Big Innovations
- Narrated by
- Jonny Thomson
Unabridged
7 hours 11 min
2023
EN
From the internationally acclaimed author of MINI PHILOSOPHY, here are 150 big ideas in bite-sized chunks.Every so often, a new idea comes along that changes everything. Vaccinations. Relativity. Fascism. Can we imagine a world before the invention of writing? What would Christianity have looked like without with a concept of hell? Sometimes these ideas come along suddenly: Copernicus suggesting the earth revolves around the sun; Gutenberg's printing press, Darwin'...
Mini Philosophy
A Small Book of Big Ideas
2021
EN
'Engaging, smart and wise, Mini-Philosophy is a diverse taster menu of ideas on life, the mind and the world. Nutritious, bite-sized portions of philosophy that whet the appetite for more' - David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone ClocksWhy do people enjoy watching scary movies? Should we bet on the existence of God? Why is pleasure better than pain? And when is a duck not a duck?Mini Philosophy is a fascinating journey into wha...
Mini Philosophy
A Small Book of Big Ideas
- Narrated by
- Jonny Thomson
Unabridged
6 hours 31 min
2021
EN
150 bite-sized insights into philosophy's greatest minds.'Engaging, smart and wise, Mini-Philosophy is a diverse taster menu of ideas on life, the mind and the world. Nutritious, bite-sized portions of philosophy that whet the appetite for more' - David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone ClocksWhy do people enjoy watching scary movies? Should we bet on the existence of God? Why is pleasure better than pain? And when is a ...
Mini Psychology
A Small Book About Our Big Brains
2024
EN
'The most comprehensive - and delightful - guide to the human mind.' STEPHANIE HARRISON'This little book would persuade you that psychology is not just fun but hugely important.' PROFESSOR GEOFF BEATIEWhy do people stay in unhappy relationships?What are the six tricks for successful persuasion?Can personality traits predict future crimi...
Mini Psychology
A Small Book About Our Big Brains
- Narrated by
- Jonny Thomson
Unabridged
5 hours 59 min
2024
EN
'The most comprehensive - and delightful - guide to the human mind.' STEPHANIE HARRISON'This little book would persuade you that psychology is not just fun but hugely important.' PROFESSOR GEOFF BEATIEWhy do people stay in unhappy relationships?What are the six tricks for successful persuasion?Can personality traits predict future crimi...






