Jules Evans

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

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.

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