Zest - Climbing From Depression to Philosophy

"This is a book for anyone who feels that philosophy is relevant to their lives, but doesn't see how. Daniel Kalderimis's search in the wake of depression led him past wellness platitudes on an engaging and thoughtful journey - connecting stands of philosophy in works of George Eliot, Iris Murdoch, and Martha Nussbaum, with insights from modern Stoicism and Buddhism. The result is a durable life outlook that uses insights from depression itself - as well as the difficult art of learning to see ourseves an others more clearly - to help glimpse what Bertrand Russell called 'zest'. Read Zest for a peersonal account of how, using time-tested wisdom, we can face the imperfections of our lives and seek meaning and happiness through them."--Back cover.