Some times I go about reading a book only to find at the end that not many or none of the ideas in that book are “new�. Nonetheless, there have been tSome times I go about reading a book only to find at the end that not many or none of the ideas in that book are “new�. Nonetheless, there have been times that I have felt a much-needed book has found its way into my life almost at the right moment, just to shed some lights on the struggles I've had. Conversations on Love is a series of short interviews the author has done with some of the public figures, and it delves into the many dimensions of love—romantic, familial, friendships, as well as love shaped by loss and grief. She also shares her own reflections on the subject matter at the end of each interview. The discussions and insights probably make sense to most people in the modern society. I would not say that this is the best book you could read about love. There are many that are way better and more comprehensive. But Conversations on Love offers a refreshing perspective that will stay with me long into the future....more
کتاب را دوست داشتم. نکاتی که نویسنده بیان کرده آموزنده و آشنا هستند و خواندنش میتوان� برای ما ایرانیه� - که مانند بسیاری از مردمان جهان گرفتار حکومتکتاب را دوست داشتم. نکاتی که نویسنده بیان کرده آموزنده و آشنا هستند و خواندنش میتوان� برای ما ایرانیه� - که مانند بسیاری از مردمان جهان گرفتار حکومتها� توتالیتر هستیم - مفید و موثر باشد....more
This book takes you on a journey through philosophical ideas, exploring concepts like ethics, identity, and happiness and various terms like hedonism,This book takes you on a journey through philosophical ideas, exploring concepts like ethics, identity, and happiness and various terms like hedonism, existentialism, and utilitarianism, through the words of great thinkers such as Nietzsche, Epicurus, Schopenhauer, Beckett, Waldo Emerson, Peter Singer, Machiavelli, etc. But rather than turning philosophy into a self-help guide, Daniel Klein simply shares selected quotes, his personal reflections, and leaves space for readers to draw their own conclusions. His insights are warm and for the most part humorous.
There are no rigid life lessons here—just a collection of ideas to think about, making it the perfect book to read at a slow pace, perhaps one chapter a day (although I read it very fast and in only three days). It’s an accessible and relevant look at philosophy, making complex ideas feel personal and meaningful.
More than anything, the book leaves you with a humbling realization: countless perspectives on life have been shared, debated, and redefined over time. Philosophical ideas come and go, shifting with each generation, yet in the midst of all this change, you have the freedom to decide what meaning resonates with you—at least, until They Change It....more
So many memories rushed into my mind reading this book... I have gone from peaceful bliss to misery during long-distance walks and hikes, under scorchSo many memories rushed into my mind reading this book... I have gone from peaceful bliss to misery during long-distance walks and hikes, under scorching sun or extreme cold. But I must say they have all been very satisfying in the end. As Kagge says: “The excitement is in the toil of moving in the right direction.� I also loved that he framed walking as a gift of time; simply stretching the time to transition from one reality to the other while seeing things, watching them as they are, smelling, etc. Time seems to lose its meaning, or rather, find a new meaning on a mindful walk, even if it is a casual stroll around the block, almost as if together they become one single experience....more
At a better time, perhaps even at a better place, I would have loved to sit with a group of friends and have a conversation around these topics (and mAt a better time, perhaps even at a better place, I would have loved to sit with a group of friends and have a conversation around these topics (and many more of the like)....more
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