This fascinating selection of essays brings together fifteen leading philosophers who address what it means to live according to particular philosophies of life.

From Eastern philosophies (such as Taoism or Buddhism), through classical Western philosophies (such as Stoicism or Epicureanism), or four great religions (Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam), to contemporary philosophies (such as existentialism, pragmatism, secular humanism, or altruism), each of the contributors gives us a vivid and personal account of how they all find meaning in the practice of the philosophical tradition of their choice.

Choose Your Philosophy of Life provides not only a guide for readers to choose their own philosophy of life, but also a timely portrait of what it means to lead a life under review in the 21st century.