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Live More Happily: The Ancient Greek Way

Ancient Greek Ways to Improve Your Happiness and Life

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Language :  English
Description of a three-phase happiness improvement approach with over 40 sets of actions to improve your life and happiness inspired by ancient Greek wisdom (principles, quotations and world-views).
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This book (first of a series of 3 books) describes a three-phase happiness improvement approach with over 40 sets of actions to improve your life and happiness inspired by 7 principles (temperance, faith, justice, harmony, friendship, etc.), quotations and world-views of ancient Greek philosophers, such as: Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, Epicurus, Epictetus, etc.

About the Author

John Kyriazoglou obtained a B.A. (Honours) from the University of Toronto, Canada, also earning a Scholastic award for Academic Excellence in Computer Science. John has worked in Canada, England, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Greece, Saudi Arabia and other countries for over 49 years, as a Senior IT manager, Managing Director, IT auditor and consultant, in a variety of clients and projects, in both the private and the public sectors. He has published several books and articles in professional publications, has served in numerous scientific committees and is a member of several professional and cultural associations.

He is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the Internal Controls Magazine (U.S.A.) and consulting on Data Privacy and Security Issues (GDPR, e-Privacy, etc.) to a large number of private and public clients.

To support your organization in any issues related to John's work, books and experience you may contact him, at jkyriazoglou@hotmail.com

  • Dedication
  • Overview
  • Prologue: Introducing Happiness
  1. Happiness Improvement Approach
    1. Introduction
    2. Happiness Improvement Approach
  2. Relate Better to Others
    1. The Principle of ‘Friendship and Love’
    2. Friendship and Love in Ancient Greece
    3. Friendship and Love in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of Friendship and Love Today
    5. How to Improve Your Friendship and Love Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  3. Achieve Harmony
    1. The Principle of ‘Harmony’
    2. Harmony in Ancient Greece
    3. Harmony in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of Harmony today
    5. How to Improve Your Harmony Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  4. Connect to the Supreme Being & Nature
    1. The Principle of ‘Faith’
    2. Faith in Ancient Greece
    3. Faith in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of Faith Today
    5. How to Improve Your Faith Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  5. Act Justly
    1. The Principle of ‘Justice’
    2. Justice in Ancient Greece
    3. Justice in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of Justice Today
    5. How to Improve Your Justice Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  6. Practice Goodness & Kindness
    1. The Principle of ‘Benevolence’
    2. Benevolence (Greek: ‘Kalokagathia’) in Ancient Greece
    3. ‘Kalokagathia’ in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of ‘Kalokagathia’ Today
    5. How to Improve Your Benevolence Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  7. Practice Moderation
    1. The Principle of ‘Temperance’
    2. Temperance in Ancient Greece
    3. Temperance in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of Temperance Today
    5. How to Improve Your Temperance Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  8. Improve Your Resilience
    1. The Principle of ‘Courage’
    2. Courage in Ancient Greece
    3. Courage in the Works of Philosophers
    4. Relevance of Courage Today
    5. How to Improve Your Courage Aspects
    6. Conclusion
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix 1: The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
  • Appendix 2: Self-Management Maxims Analysis
  • Appendix 3: Analysis of ‘Tetrapharmakos’
  • Appendix 4: Personal Improvement Preparation Plan
  • References
  • Bibliography

Learn to apply ancient Greek ideas to enhance life satisfaction Embrace harmony in life by following ancient Greek philosophies Apply ancient Greek principles of justice and kindness in everyday actions Incorporate moderation and resilience into life based on ancient Greek teachings

About the Author

John Kyriazoglou