In an age flooded with information and superficial satisfaction, we risk losing touch with what truly matters. Philosophy as a Way of Life reclaims philosophy as a lived practice—one that restores depth and orientation to human existence. Engaging the thought of Pierre Hadot, Marcel Conche, and Alain Badiou, Hidetaka Yakura introduces the “Third Layer of Consciousness”: a mode of awareness beyond everyday routine and functional expertise, where thought slows down and truth can emerge. At a time when artificial intelligence increasingly shapes how we think, decide, and communicate, this philosophical practice offers a vital counterpoint—reminding us of forms of understanding that no algorithm can replace. This book argues that real happiness lies not consumption or comfort, but in fidelity to our “lived convictions”—and to the transformative events that give shape to a life.
昨年11月に刊行した『生き方としての哲学：より深い幸福へ』の英語版になります。
日本語版にさらに手を加えておりますので、新しい本のように感じられます。
こちらもお読みいただければ幸いです。
（2026年2月23日）
