If this didn't encourage you to read, nothing will. ✨️

Understanding Philosophy Pierre Hadot - What is Ancient Philosophy Pierre Hadot - Philosophy as a Way of Life Pierre Hadot - The Present Alone is our Happiness Ancients Epictetus - Discourses Marcus Aurelius - Meditations Seneca - Letters on Ethics Modern Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning Viktor Frankl - Yes to Life Emerson - Essays and Lectures Rene Girard - Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the Earth

“This is how we can be with these people even though they’re long gone” my exact feeling when reading Freud and Jung all over again. Thank you for naming something I’ve felt so deeply.

I’m going to recommend the adventures of Winnie the Pooh. To recapture the feeling of soft simplistic innocence of a life where our main problems are getting our head stuck in a honey jar

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen, and I really appreciate its deliberate and un-rushed pace. It’s a welcome change of, well, pace.

I really like your videos. There are no bells and whistles. They are calm, straightforward and obviously very valuable in directing us to supreme wisdom. Its such a relief to find a channel like yours that isn’t just so in your face, obnoxious and with hidden (or not so hidden) motives. Thanks a lot and I hope you keep it up.

I’m so happy the algorithm showed me your account a few months ago. I’m going through some tough changes in my life. I’ve watched all your videos and, even though there’s a lot of confirmation bias involved in my experience, I truly enjoy how you share your ideas (one at a time, go a bit deeper, etc). Your videos are SO valuable. Thank you!

I'm only 21 and I find these books so intimidating but you've inspired me to get into them regardless so we'll see how it goes 😅

The present alone is our happiness, indeed. Reading these life-changing selections isn't just an exploration - it's a form of caring for oneself that nurtures the heart and, in turn, nurtures the soul. Our hearts are the center of our souls. Those who we align or resonate with absolutely do live on in our hearts, minds, and souls for as long as we think and speak of them. They are imprinted upon us. Physical presence is irrelevant. They are eternal. Your connection to them is just as real as any other. Their essence, their soul has touched yours so that they may continue to touch others.

For someone like me who used to read only novels and short stories, this is a nice change. In the past, I treated the books I was reading merely as a form of entertainment, promptly forgetting all about them as soon as I got my hands on the next one. It was very rare to come across something that left any lasting impression on me. Presently rediscovering my love for reading as a more wholesome pursuit. The way you have described each book is beautiful. The last one intrigues me the most.

“It does not matter how many books you have, but how good the books are which you have” -Seneca

its beautiful and powerful to count anyone who lived at anytime that one connects to - as a true friend and part of ones community

almost a 100k subs already?, I remember when it was under 100 not even a year ago maybe?.. glad to see the algo is pushing out this content more :) congrats!

So glad I found your channel this week. These videos are calling me back to concepts and teachings I have been too busy for but need to return to.

A truly sincere, and unpretentious critique of books I now have to read. Thank you so very much.❤

I think you did a great job of summarizing these huge books and people in 25 mins. I could never do this haha. Thank you.

I am French and didn’t even know Pierre Hadot. Will definitely look into his work. Thank you for all the videos, know that you are appreciated by many people 🙏😃

I found Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius were very grounding for me as a young man. Seneca, even in middle age, is like sunshine for the soul. He is one of those writers I felt bound to from the very first sentence, which must be difficult for translators, but also intimates how "clear" he must have been in thought and expression.

I love your work and it's always interesting to read the comments on this channel. This is a very healthy and supportive community that I'm glad to be part of. Much love. Thank you for the recommendations. I will make sure I read all of these. I'm also learning German because of you, it's a very hard language but I won't give up. Thanks again 😍

Finally, you did it a proper book recs. Thank you so much!

Thank you! Reading Marcus Aurelius Meditations every morning right after waking safed and reset my mind. Will for sure follow up on your reading list. Sending kind regards from Zurich.

I love your videos. They are a breath of fresh air in a world suffocated by empty hedonism and senseless consumerism. Thank you for your recommendations. I have read all books except for Girard. I will definitely read him now. I’m really happy seeing your channel grow so rapidly. Absolutely deserved. Wishing you millions of subscribers. Greetings from Ireland.

I had been wanting to leave a comment asking about book recommendations… what a wonderful surprise, so happy to see it today ❤

Wow! First time I see Pierre Hadot being recommended on a youtube video. For those attracted to stoicism and want to go beyond Marcus Aurelius' Meditations I recommend Pierre Hadot's The Inner Citadel; it explains The Meditations in the light of stoic doctrine without getting too technical. The first time I read it I decided to live following stoic doctrine, and read that book once every year and at least one page a day.

Thank you so much for sharing! Very grateful 🙏😊🫶

Thank you for sharing. A wonderful video, for all of us.

Thank you friend for this delightful present. PS. Schiller's On the Aesthetic Education of Man changed my life too🙏

1- what is ancient philosophy ~Pierre Hadot 2- Philosophy as a way of life ~Pierre Hadot 3- The present alone is our happiness~Pierre Hadot 4- Epictetus, Discourses, Fragments, Handbook 5- Meditations ~Marcus Aurelius 6- Seneca: Letters on Ethics 7- Man's search for life ~Victor E Frankl 8- Yes to Life ~Victor E Frankl 9- Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays and Lectures 10- Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World ~René Girard

OK, but when are you writing a book? 😀

I love your quotes sheet/bookmark. I usually have a bunch of sticky notes.

About Pierre Hadot's life: he had some heart problems back in the 1980s when I lived in Paris and he taught at Collège de France. He passed away in 2010. He was 88.

Its a blessing that I found you. Thanks!

Something about him makes me a wake 💗

The passion and reverence you have for these works is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

I recently commented asking for this. Thank you! I’m certain this list of books you gave, will also change many lives. I’d love to know how your upbringing was. You’re incredibly wise and stoic. Definitely underrated channel. I’m no where near as intelligent, but feel that I really align with your philosophy. My dad was my biggest teacher. I would love a video on your past and what you think made you align with these philosophies!

I feel all of us who are here watching your videos are in The Classroom of Life and you are this extraordinary teacher wise beyond your years guiding us toward our most significant educational journey… Thank you for sharing giving your heartfelt review of the Life-changing books you enjoy reading.

I was just wandering though videos randomly then I found your videos and these are gold

I knew your channel would ascend in popularity, well done and to thank you for sharing your knowledge and teaching with everyone.

I've never thought that I could come across a person who has the same mindset as me. Thanks for your contributions.

Thank you for your channel ❤ Such a gorgeous place for exploration.

I came across this video in my KZfaq suggestions and it is safe to say that I discovered a gem of a channel. :)

Where has Hadot and Gerard been all my life? The way you describe them is ~90% hard lessons that took me 40 years to learn, but being their life's work they're further down the rabbit hole. Thank you. I discovered your channel recently, and am quite impressed.

Thank you so much for the sharing. You are truely generous and caring, I'm so lucky that get to know this channel.

I am French, and we have never studied Pierre Hadot in school (High school level). Thank you for your channel !! It is a breeze of fresh air.

Thank you so much for these lovely books! Straight to my reading list

You have helped me find the lost parts of myself..parts i had buried to survive in this world..im so grateful to you for that..for showing me the light..i can feel your soul and the light you carry to help others become a better person..i read Man's Search for Meaning on your recommendation..looking forward to read more..thankyou..God bless you on your path ❤

Wow, this was so interesting! ✨ I don’t think I’ve ever watched a books recs video with so much added value + unique recommendations. Very intrigued by the Rene Girard book 💫🙏

The Brothers Karamozov, The Stranger, East of Eden, Blood Meridian, and The Sound and the Fury are some great classic novels for exploring different philosophies and perspectives to meditate on your own life and perception of the world and the people around you

Thank you for the message at 9:40, practicing this is what had led my mind to expand

I clicked so quick on this video lol, was hoping for some book recommendations from you!

There are many self help type videos nowadays but many don't say original, real observations, sometimes it's just repetition of whatever is in trend. I have been watching your videos since algorithm suggested your channel and you had some thousand subscribers and it's so good to see your channel grow now as you had always come across atleast to me personally as very genuine, authentic and articulate person. I also always liked your vibes, aesthetic sense etc. Was so curious when I was a newbie too what you have read or what your recommendation would be and finally you have made the video, so thank you. Ps: am so happy to see you recommend Rene girard as I don't see his name that often. I also like to read him a lot.

Thank you. So glad to see Emerson in particular recommended here. This channel you have made is a great companion on the endless journey to wisdom. I just wish I could take every step before the end.

You should do a bookshelf collection tour!

I had been waiting for this video for a long time. Thank you! At the moment, I am reading Man's Search for Meaning. I also loved and 500% agree that man's behaviour has not changed one bit throughout the history of mankind. In some ways, that's a shame, but in another ways, that consistency has kept the study of Philosophy and philosophical theories as relevant today as they have always been.

Such a great video 👍🏽👏 Thanks a lot

Thank you. Apprecited greatly. 💞 Great content always.

Discovering your channel made me felt peaceful in those days I genuinely felt overwhelmed with the questions in my mind. I was someone reading a lot books since childhood, but the last one and a half years I somehow couldn't read. I want to start reading again and this video gave me an incredible willing,because I trust your recommandations. Thanks!! I currently read human kind by rutger bregman, and I recommend it

Thank you, there were some unknown recommendations here and I really appreciate that.

Wow. When you brought up Girard, my ears perked up. He's so underrated!

Beautiful video, thank you!

Grateful I stumbled upon your channel. Thanks for this video.

Thank you yo so much for taking the time to make this video! I had not heard of Pierre Hadot until now, and I will defiantly be seeking out his books you recommended.

Emerson is the best! MY personal favorite so far in my journey. Going to check these others out as well.

H. Emilie Cady lessons in truth has been a life changer for me.

Wow! Thank you for making this video. I just happened to have bought two of these books (Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius) last week. I’m going to dive into them immediately instead of procrastinating. Cheers!

Amazing, thanks for sharing this

just an amazing video, thank you as always ❤

Thank you so much for the video and recomendations. Much appreciated, curiosly was my son with 15 years old how opens my curiosity about it. We are Spanish living and working in Ireland and he is 23 now. Remains opening my mind and my heart, as this channel. Thanks

Thank you grateful i found you on KZfaq 😊

You’re changing people’s lives.

Thank you so much for the book recommendations 🤍

Thank you for taking the time to record this.

finally... THANK YOU SO MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU

Thank you so much for this. Appreciate it 🌟

Thank you for the recommendations, so far I only own two of these. Your work is greatly appreciated :)

Along with various Yogic texts, Emerson’s essays and speeches are the most well rounded, all encompassing works I’ve ever read. For me these express the ultimate philosophy, psychology, sociology, health, and spirituality. They are not just eloquent vagaries, on the contrary- logical, fleshed out, and so illuminating.

Ramana Maharshi's teachings ("Be as You Are" by David Godman) and Eckhart Tolle's books, to me, are life-changing. I've had Seneca and Epictetus in my cart for a while. I'm adding Pierre Hadot to it, now.

Soon 100k subscribers, very well earned ❤

I need to reread some of these and add some to my library. Thank you for the great selection and suggestions. Are there modern works that have affected you to this level (outside of Viktor Frankl)?

Your sincerity does it justice.

Matter produced pieces of itself which went lengths in understanding existence. Always a delight reading such books. I'll add your recommendations to my list. Keep up the good work!

wonderful list of books, thank you!

Love it. I will try to read these and grow!

You have awakened within myself to fall back in love with life restoring the simplistic means of feeling creative that has been blocked for quite some time. Reading philosophy, starting to journal has emerged this state if consciousness. I forgot how intense my imagination can be. Listening to you is like not wanting to wakeup from that dream.

I wrote a sci-fi thriller dealing with a father's difficulty accepting his son's autism diagnosis--and the lengths he goes to, to attempt "rectifying" the situation. It was a life changing book for me, because it's based on a lot of my own personal experiences.

That's so helpful, so good, i will find these books and start with one. Greetings 🤝🏼👏🏼

Currently reading What is Ancient Philosophy? It's certainly an eye-opener, I can't wait to dig into more of Hadot's work.

I absolutely love Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. It's an amazing read. I'm setting a goal for myself to read all the books you recommended. Thank you!

I agree with taking the best for yourself from each school of thought.

I feel this way about Emile Zola I like the idea of having a book you keep starting again .. Merci

02:56 The practice of philosophy can change your life. 05:39 Being eclectic in combining ideas for practical living 08:23 Reading original texts from ancient philosophers is beneficial for a fulfilled life. 11:17 Victor Frankle's powerful thought on finding meaning in life. 14:17 Emerson's works are life-changing and offer profound insights. 17:11 Quotes from books are powerful tools for understanding and remembering key ideas 19:56 Ego leads to destructive competition and conflict 22:40 Reading life-changing books can transform your perspective and understanding.

„Life asks you for its meaning“ exactly! And isn’t it beautiful? If the meaning of life or my purpose was already set from the moment I was born, then I would have no free will and no choice I would make would actually matter, because the future would already be known. I like that I can choose what to do with my life.

Luv this💖📜🖋️ Thank you📚✨

Thank you for sharing this beautiful array of wonderful books. Your point on philosopher being eclectic is key. Having read the Yi-Ching on Daoism and Marcus Aurelius' meditations, and even Calvin and Hobbes illustrated existentialism, there is nothing better than finding great mentors that cannot deny you as a disciple 😅. I am looking forward to reading works by Hadot and the other great thinkers you mentioned. ❤

Thanks! Just what I was looking for!

Amazing thank you.

Thank you for sharing about wanting to learn French to read books & authors in their original text. It was an encouragement for me to continue to deepen my Latin understanding so I can read some favorite authors in their original language. Really appreciate your vids. Thanks

Thanks for the recommendations sir!

Thank you so much for your recommendations. This has guided me a lot. Please recommend any talks you think are worth listening to or documentaries we could watch. You are easy to listen to and you don’t talk too fast like a lot of u tube channels.

Thank you. I have been waiting for this. I think I would love a video on each one of these. Jist my humble opinion. 😊