The esteemed French philosopher Pierre Hadotâs final work, now available in English. With a foreword by Arnold I. Davidson and Daniele Lorenzini. Â In his final book, renowned philosopher Pierre Hadot explores Goetheâs relationship with ancient spiritual exercisesâtransformative acts of intellect, imagination, or will. Goethe sought both an intense experience of the present moment as well as a kind of cosmic consciousness, both of which are rooted in ancient philosophical practices. These practices shaped Goetheâs audacious contrast to the traditional maxim memento mori (Donât forget that you will die) with the aim of transforming our ordinary consciousness. Ultimately, Hadot reveals how Goethe cultivated a deep love for life that brings to the forefront a new maxim: Donât forget to live.
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