{"id":3716,"date":"2022-08-28T14:23:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T12:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2022-08-28T14:56:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T12:56:13","slug":"wie-man-lebt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Live: Answers to Mankind's Oldest Question"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article is about answering the question \"How to live?\". It is not about how to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">via<\/span>lives - we humans have become pretty good at that. What we still struggle with as a species, however, is filling our lives with meaning, and as a result, many feel lost or even suffer from anxiety and depression. So how should we live?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Philosophers have been asking this question for thousands of years, and some of them have even come up with some pretty good answers. In this article, we'll take a look at the various philosophical schools such as Stoicism, Buddhism, Existentialism, Taoism, and Confucianism to see what they've come up with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although all of these schools share some core principles and insights, each has a unique way of looking at things. By understanding them, we may be able to find our own way to live a fulfilling life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let's get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stoicism\">How to live: The stoic way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stoic philosophers were among the earliest to develop a comprehensive system of thought for a good life. According to them, the key to a good life is to act virtuously at all costs and not to betray oneself or one's principles. But also an enormously important aspect of Stoicism is learning to deal constructively with negative emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-90252fc960942bac6a3cdc8a7bda9e7d\" style=\"background-color:#121c1c;color:#fffdc7;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MarcusAureliusCart.png\" alt=\"Image of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and famous stoic\" class=\"wp-image-3711 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MarcusAureliusCart.png 408w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MarcusAureliusCart-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MarcusAureliusCart-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Marcus Aurelius is also called \"the prince of stoicism\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">It is therefore not surprising that there are quite a few famous quotes from this fascinating man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">And many of them are still relevant today. Or perhaps more relevant than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/marcus-aurelius-most-relevant-quotes\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">READ TOP QUOTES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stoics believed that negative emotions are caused by our false beliefs about the world. When we learn to correct these beliefs, we can manage negative emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What false beliefs are these supposed to be? Well, here you have a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor at the time, was extremely privileged, but he was not immune to strokes of fate. <strong>He was always aware that bad things could happen to him, instead of being under the illusion that power and influence would protect him.<\/strong>. Thus, the death of several of his children did not catch him unprepared. The following quote gives more insight into his thinking: <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\"When you kiss your son goodnight, Epictetus says, you whisper to yourself, \"He may be dead in the morning.\" Don't tempt fate, you say. By talking about a natural event? Do you tempt fate by speaking of the harvest of grain?\"<\/p><cite>Marcus Aurelius<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Another example of a false belief would be the perception that material or financial loss is a tragedy.<\/strong>. To claim that such a loss is a false conviction may seem audacious to you. But there is historical evidence from Stoics that illustrates just that.<br><br>Zeno of Kition, for example, came from an enormously wealthy merchant family, but when he came to Athens he had nothing. According to historical lore, he had \"suffered shipwreck.\" It is not entirely clear whether this caused him to lose his wealth, or whether this was already the case beforehand, but it is certain: if this loss had not occurred, Zeno would probably never have founded Stoicism.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The last example that I would like to list here for you: <strong>Revenge and retaliation are wrong<\/strong>. Chances are, this example is the easiest one to follow. That's because it's preached a lot. Nevertheless, most of us find it difficult to refrain from revenge and retaliation, because we often feel that the other person <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">deserves<\/span> something bad for his actions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\"Revenge is an admission of pain: a mind bent by injury is not a great mind.\"<\/p><cite>Seneca<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In all three examples, the point is not to blindly push away one's emotions and feelings, but to understand and control them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, one of the most important things the Stoics taught was the importance of self-control. They believed that we should never allow our emotions to control us. Instead, we should always try to act in accordance with reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stoics also believed in the importance of living in harmony with others. They believed that man is by nature a social being and that we should strive to cooperate with others rather than compete with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Stoics, if we can learn to control our emotions, think clearly, and cooperate with others, we will be able to live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're looking for beginner-friendly literature on Stoicism, we have a full article sharing our top tips! <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/best-books-for-stoicism-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The 7 Best Books for Stoicism Beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buddhism\">How to Live: The Buddhist Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhism is another philosophical tradition that offers a comprehensive system of thought on how to live a good life. According to the Buddha, the key to a good life is to let go of our attachment to things that are beyond our control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-01ee82fd436d5445c349bbad85547d45\" style=\"background-color:#121c1c;color:#fffdc7;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GautamaBuddha1Cart.png\" alt=\"Image of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as &quot;Buddha&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-3049 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GautamaBuddha1Cart.png 499w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GautamaBuddha1Cart-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GautamaBuddha1Cart-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GautamaBuddha1Cart-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">If you are wondering who and how Buddha really was, this article will answer all your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/gautama-buddha\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buddha taught that all our suffering is caused by our attachments to things we cannot control, such as our body, our thoughts, and the outside world. If we can learn to let go of these attachments, we can eliminate our suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>One of the most important things Buddha taught was the importance of mindfulness. He said that we should always be aware of our thoughts and emotions and that we should never allow them to control us. Instead, we should try to act in accordance with our values.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buddha also believed in the importance of living in harmony with others. He believed that human beings are inherently social beings and that we should strive to cooperate with others rather than compete with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we learn to let go of our attachments, be mindful of our thoughts and feelings, and cooperate with others, the Buddha believed, we will be able to live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you have probably correctly noticed, these are already some parallels to stoicism. And we will find them also in most of the following philosophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, Buddhism is also a very unique philosophy, which can offer an enormous fascination, especially for Western people. An exciting example of this is \"The Four Noble Truths\", which are among the best-known teachings of the Buddha. They state that life is full of suffering, that suffering is caused by our desires, that we can end our suffering by giving up our desires, and that there is a path (the Eightfold Path) that leads to the end of suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#363636\">Want to start reading about Buddhism? We'll help you find the right place to start: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/books-for-buddhism-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The 4 best books for Buddhism beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"existentialism\">How to Live: The Existentialist Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, existentialism is often misunderstood and seen as somewhat daunting. I must admit that this was the case for me as well, until I decided to put my prejudices aside and delve into this fairly new philosophical school (if you want to learn more about why it is misunderstood, is <a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/existentialism-misunderstood\/\">this article for you<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existentialism is a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with one's values and beliefs. According to the existentialists, the key to a good life is to find our own meaning and purpose in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7b35c59af3892fb37e45daadb15641f8\" style=\"background-color:#121c1c;color:#fffdc7;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DostoevskyCart.png\" alt=\"Image of Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the most famous existentialists\" class=\"wp-image-3710 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DostoevskyCart.png 447w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DostoevskyCart-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DostoevskyCart-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-link-color wp-elements-a47aed43da4de44a141d57b23125697e\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Fyodor Dostoevsky was another great existentialist writer. He was born in Russia in 1821 and is best known for his novels Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons, and Brothers Karamazov. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">But he is also known for bringing to life the existential themes of freedom, choice and responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">He also belongs to the existentialists who believed in God.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Existentialists believe that there is no single meaning or purpose to life. Instead, each individual must create his or her own meaning and purpose. This can be done by living in accordance with our own values and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existentialists also believe that we should never let our feelings rule us. Instead, we should always try to act in accordance with our values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the existentialists believed in the importance of living in harmony with others. They believed that human beings are by nature social creatures and that we should strive to cooperate with others rather than compete with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we are able to find our own meaning and purpose in life, act in accordance with our values, and cooperate with others, existentialists believe we can live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taoism\">How to live: The Taoist way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taoism (or Daoism) is an ancient philosophical tradition that emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the natural world, and is still relevant today (as we discuss in this article <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/taoism-still-relevant-today\/\" target=\"_blank\">Taoism: Still Relevant Today - How It Can Improve Your Life<\/a>). It originated in today's China. According to the Taoists, the key to a good life is to live in harmony with the flow of the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taoists believe that the natural world is governed by a set of principles known as the Tao. If we can learn to live in harmony with the Tao, we can eliminate our suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-935604fc8edbd546c4cde12da3bfdc9b\" style=\"background-color:#121c1c;color:#fffdc7;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/LaoTzu3Cart.png\" alt=\"Lao Tzu is often depicted as an old man riding a water buffalo\" class=\"wp-image-3726 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/LaoTzu3Cart.png 438w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/LaoTzu3Cart-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/LaoTzu3Cart-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">It is based on the legendary book Tao Te Ching (The Way and Its Power) attributed to Lao Tzu, a semi-mythological figure who is said to have been a wealthy government official who became disillusioned with politics and decided to live as a hermit in the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">You can read more about this fascinating figure in our countless articles about his teachings - like here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/lao-tzu-stop-caring-about-other-opinion\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Taoists believe that the natural world is governed by a set of principles known as the Tao. If we can learn to live in harmony with the Tao, we can eliminate our suffering. Since the Tao seems to be a rather abstract concept - especially for Westerners - you should check out this article to understand it better<a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/all-about-daoism\/\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important things the Taoists taught was the importance of living in harmony with nature. They believed that human beings are part of the natural world and that we should strive to live in harmony with it rather than trying to control it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Taoists also believed in the importance of living in harmony with others. They believed that human beings are social creatures by nature and that we should strive to cooperate with others rather than compete with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we can learn to live in harmony with the natural world, act in accordance with our values, and cooperate with others, the Taoists believed, we will be able to live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#363636\">If you're interested in this school of thought, we're sharing our best books for beginners: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/best-beginner-taoism-books\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The 5 best books for Daoism beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"confuciansm\">How to Live: The Confucian Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Confucianism is a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with social norms. According to Confucians, the key to a good life is to live in accordance with the expectations of family, friends, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Confucians believed that human beings are by nature social creatures and that we should strive to maintain harmonious relationships with others. They believed that this is best accomplished when we live in harmony with the expectations of our family, friends, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5b43c699a4439662e35bc06fbadacba2\" style=\"background-color:#121c1c;color:#fffdc7;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-517x1024.png\" alt=\"Confucius image\" class=\"wp-image-3712 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-517x1024.png 517w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-151x300.png 151w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-768x1521.png 768w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-775x1536.png 775w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-1034x2048.png 1034w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart-6x12.png 6w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Confucius1Cart.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Confucius was the most famous Confucian philosopher - I mean, what should we expect when this philosophical school is named after him? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Born in 551 BC, he was a teacher and politician who developed a set of ethical principles that became the basis of Confucianism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">His most famous teachings are contained in the Analects, a collection of his sayings and dialogues compiled by his disciples after his death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Did you know that Confucius was also a very talented musician? He is said to have invented the 25-string zither.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Confucians also believed that it is important to live in accordance with our own values. They believed that we should never be guided by our feelings. Instead, we should always try to act in accordance with our values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the Confucians believed in the importance of living in harmony with the natural world. They believed that human beings are part of the natural world and that we should strive to live in harmony with it rather than trying to control it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we can learn to maintain harmonious relationships with others, act in accordance with our values, and live in harmony with the natural world, then, the Confucians believed, we will be able to live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#363636\">Want some beginner-friendly book recommendations? We've got them: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/best-beginner-confucianism-books\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The best Confucianism books for beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"absurdism\">How to live: The absurdist way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absurdism is a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with one's values. According to absurdists, the key to a good life is to act in accordance with our values, even if that means going against the expectations of our family, friends, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absurdists believe that human beings are social creatures by nature, but they also believe that we should never let our emotions rule us. Instead, we should always try to act in accordance with our values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-862efe020d36ade02b84ef365bea3487\" style=\"background-color:#121c1c;color:#fffdc7;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlbertCamus2Cart.png\" alt=\"Image of the famous absurdist Albert Camus\" class=\"wp-image-3714 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlbertCamus2Cart.png 507w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlbertCamus2Cart-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlbertCamus2Cart-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist.  Camus is best known for his novels The Stranger and The Plague, and his philosophical essay The Myth of Sisyphus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">During World War II, Camus joined the French Resistance and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Camus' main interest was the question of whether life is worth living, and he believed that the only way to answer this question was to live in accordance with one's values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Absurdists also believed in the importance of living in harmony with the natural world. They believed that human beings are part of the natural world and that we should strive to live in harmony with it rather than trying to control it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we can learn to act in accordance with our values and live in harmony with the natural world, the absurdists believed, we will be able to live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So what sounds like a good life to you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/#stoicism\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wie-man-lebt\/#stoicism\">Stoicism<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/#buddhism\">Buddhism<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/#existentialism\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wie-man-lebt\/#existentialism\">Existentialism<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/#taoism\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wie-man-lebt\/#taoism\">Taoism<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/#confucianism\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wie-man-lebt\/#confucianism\">Confucianism<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/how-to-live\/#absurdism\">Absurdism<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but the good news is: you don't have to commit to one philosophy and stick with it for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certainly, it is more tempting for some people to choose one and stay with it. And this approach is a good one. Especially because you get a much better and deeper understanding of its teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seneca (hello Stoicism fans) even warned against jumping too often and too much between schools of thought. On the other hand, he also said that he himself occasionally sneaks into \"the camps of the enemies\" - though he added that he doesn't do this to defect, but rather like a scout looking for useful information that he can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#363636\">Want to read more about Seneca? How about taking a look at this article? <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/seneca-on-multitasking-and-fomo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Quotes Explained: Seneca on Multitasking and FOMO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, this will give you a better overview of some of the options available to you. 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