Path. What should you learn from ancient Chinese philosophers

Many of us sooner or later catch themselves thought that something is wrong with our life. Since childhood, we have been inspired that the strongest survive, that it is useful to be an egoist and put their desires above all. We strive for success, sincerely believing that happiness will certainly come when we achieve the goals. But here is a paradox: we become only more unhappy, a replacement of short -term joy comes dissatisfaction. In the first lesson in classical Chinese philosophy, Professor Michael Pewett promises students that "this course will change their life." And so it happens, otherwise his course would not become one of the most popular in Harvard.
Michael Pewett"s lectures formed the basis of the book "Way", which opens the reader to the transformative power of Chinese philosophy, making its ideas available for use in everyday life. Unlike a life plan that imposes a Western culture, Eastern offers a path full of self -improvement and self -awareness. Indeed, to begin with, it is enough to change the way of communication with the world and pay more attention to what pleases us and helps to become better.

Michael Puett - professor of the history of China and anthropology, as well as the chairman of the religion committee in Harvard. He studies the relationship of anthropology, history, religion and philosophy his bachelor"s course in Chinese philosophy is one of the most popular at the university. Often gives lecture courses in leading educational institutions in the world. In 2013, I received the award as the best professor at Harvard.

Kristina Gross -Lo - a journalist and writer, graduate of Harvard (Faculty of History of East Asia) Published in Wall Street Journal, Atlantic, Guardian, Vox. Her themes are history, philosophy, education, education of children. The author of the bestseller "Parents without borders. Secrets of education from around the world. "
The book "Way" published in thirty countries