Learning life: a discussion in philosophy for young generations

Luc Ferry reviews in his book Learning Philosophy all stages of philosophy from its emergence in ancient Greece until modern materialism, postmodernism, and the technological phase in our present era, and he did not hesitate with examples, as he paused long at some major figures who shaped landmarks in the history and development of philosophy such as Socrates, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Descartes, Pascal, Rousseau, and Kant. He also gave Nietzsche the lion's share in this research, followed by Heidegger and Comte-Spinoff, but there was also Saint Augustin as the best representative of Christian philosophy, if that can be expressed. The author did not neglect the Buddhist philosopher in its asceticism and its call to avoid attachment to a person or something to avoid the pains of separation and death. Reading this book is very important for anyone eager to learn about the history of philosophy, as well as for anyone questioning the meaning of life and its significance, starting from human questioning and anxiety in the face of the reality of death, and from hope for salvation and an afterlife. The author of the book, Luc Ferry, is a former French Minister of Education and currently a university professor. He has many publications, the most important of which are: Political Philosophy in 3 volumes (1984-1985), Wisdom and Myths (2008), and he recently published a book titled "Revolution of Love" (2010). His book "Learning to Live" is considered one of his best works, with 250,000 copies sold.