Books by Jules Evans
Jules Evans is research fellow at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London. He is the author of two books: Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems and The Art of Losing Control: A Philosopher’s Search for Ecstatic Experience. He also runs the popular website Philosophy for Life
Interviews with Jules Evans
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The Varieties of Religious Experience
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Moksha: Aldous Huxley's Classic Writings on Psychedelics and the Visionary Experience
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Authors of the Impossible: The Paranormal and the Sacred
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When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship with God
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Centuries of Meditations
by Thomas Traherne
The best books on Ecstatic Experiences, recommended by Jules Evans
The best books on Ecstatic Experiences, recommended by Jules Evans
States of ecstasy (from the ancient Greek ekstasis, meaning ‘standing outside’) are moments when you lose your ordinary sense of self and feel connected to something greater than you. It can be euphoric, but it can also be terrifying, says the philosopher Jules Evans. Here he selects five books that explore the significance and power of these surprisingly common experiences.
The best books on Ancient Philosophy for Modern Life, recommended by Jules Evans
The human condition has not changed down the millennia, so it’s no surprise that ancient philosophy has much to teach us about how to live our lives, argues Jules Evans. He picks the best books about ancient philosophy in modern life.
