# 10-Minute Philosophy: From Buddhism to Stoicism, Confucius and Aristotle - Bite-Sized Wisdom From Some of History’s Greatest Thinkers
## Introduction
- Philosophy for the Modern Age
- Simplified approach to ancient wisdom
- Practical advice for better living
- Non-academic, easy-to-understand format
## Part I: Eastern Philosophies
- Buddhism
- The Four Noble Truths
- Life involves suffering
- Suffering arises from desire
- Ending desire ends suffering
- The Eightfold Path as a solution
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Tools for inner peace
- Letting go of attachment
- Taoism
- Living in Harmony with the Tao
- Wu Wei (effortless action)
- Going with the flow of life
- Balance and Simplicity
- Yin and Yang
- Embracing natural rhythms
- Confucianism
- Social Harmony and Ethics
- Importance of relationships
- Five Constant Virtues (仁, 義, 禮, 智, 信)
- Self-Cultivation
- Personal development for societal good
- Leading by example
## Part II: Western Philosophies
- Stoicism
- Marcus Aurelius and "The Obstacle is the Way"
- Turning challenges into opportunities
- Practicing resilience
- Control and Acceptance
- Focusing on what you can control
- Letting go of external outcomes
- Descartes
- Rationalism and Doubt
- "I think, therefore I am"
- Questioning reality and knowledge
- Demons and Dreams
- Skepticism as a path to truth
- Seeking certainty in an uncertain world
- Aristotle
- Eudaemonia (Flourishing)
- Living a virtuous life
- Achieving happiness through purpose
- The Golden Mean
- Finding balance between extremes
- Cultivating virtues like courage and temperance
## Conclusion
- Applying Ancient Wisdom Today
- Educating yourself about different philosophies
- Finding personal meaning and direction
- Using philosophy as a guide for practical decision-making