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Book Synopsis: This book presents a history of spiritual exercises from Socrates to early Christianity, an account of their decline in modern philosophy, and a discussion of the different conceptions of philosophy that have accompanied the trajectory and fate of the theory and practice of spiritual exercises. Hadot's book demonstrates the extent to which philosophy has been, and still is, above all else a way of seeing and of being in the world.
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Explore the profound insights shared by author Hadot as he sheds light on the decline of spiritual exercises in modern philosophy. Gain a deeper understanding of the different philosophical perspectives that have influenced the theory and practice of these transformative exercises. Let this book be your guide to embracing philosophy as a means of seeing and experiencing the world in a whole new light.
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