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With a blend of philosophical discourse and relatable anecdotes, Setiya provides readers with a toolkit for finding meaning and contentment in their midlife years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe works of Kieran Setiya are indispensable for those eager to gain a deeper understanding of the human condition, offering philosophical reflections that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Immerse yourself in his books and embark on a journey of introspection and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-is-hard-by-kieran-setiya-9781529156164","title":"Life Is Hard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn eloquent, moving, witty and above all useful demonstration of philosophy's power to help us weather the storms of being human\u003c\/em\u003e — Oliver Burkeman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI adore this book . . . Setiya is a deeply astute and generous guide . . . a clear and consoling modern voice, for which I'm enormously grateful\u003c\/em\u003e — Derren Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt last a philosopher tackles the meaning of life and comes up with useful answers\u003c\/em\u003e — James McConnachie, Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePain, Loneliness, Grief, Injustice ... Hope?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor too long we've been told that positive thinking is the key to living a happy life. But from personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world, sometimes simply going on can feel too much. Could there be solace — and even hope — in acknowledging the hardships of the human condition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMight doing so free us from the tyranny of striving for our \"best lives\" and could it inspire in us the desire for a better world? 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