Plato, not prozac! - Lou Marinoff

There was a time when philosophy meant something to ordinary people and philosophers' ideas were put to good use. Socrates spent his days debating vital issues in the marketplace, and Lao Tzu applied his own advice on following the subtle path to personal happiness and social harmony. Now, as a new millennium dawns, a unique movement called Philosophical Counselling has emerged to return philosophy to its classical roots by combining wisdom and practice to help people solve their most common everyday problems. As the leading proponent of this field, philosopher Lou Marinoff shows us that the road to a successful, fulfilling life begins with a simple choice: Plato, not Prozac!;This text explains how insights from diverse wisdom traditions can be used to help yourself to a better life. The issue is not just how you live, but how well you live. With the right philosophy at the right time, you can enhance or regain that wellness. The book is filled with case studies drawn from the experiences of leading philosophical counsellors that demonstrate the effectiveness of philosophy in helping people feel better, think better, and live better.