--- product_id: 1527525 title: "Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life" price: "164.35 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1527525-travels-with-epicurus-a-journey-to-a-greek-island-in store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life **Price:** 164.35 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life - **How much does it cost?** 164.35 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1527525-travels-with-epicurus-a-journey-to-a-greek-island-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description One of the bestselling authors of Plato and a Platypus travels to Greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best way to achieve a fulfilling old age Daniel Klein journeys to the Greek island Hydra to discover the secrets of aging happily. Drawing on the lives of his Greek friends, as well as philosophers ranging from Epicurus to Sartre, Klein learns to appreciate old age as a distinct and extraordinarily valuable stage of life. He uncovers simple pleasures that are uniquely available late in life, as well as headier pleasures that only a mature mind can fully appreciate. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, Travels with Epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the Aegean and through the terrain of old age led by a droll philosopher. A perfect gift book for the holidays, this little treasure is sure to please longtime fans of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar and garner new ones, young and old Review: A life well lived and finished - This book was especially enjoyable and relevant to me because I am 71 and have been musing over many of the issues that Klein addresses. I was gratified that he was willing to share his insights and uncertainties about how to not only best live these last years (the old years before the old old years set in) but also the controversial issue of the afterlife. The very thoughtful (yet sometimes irreverent) and mellow tone of his ramblings on living and dying, not surprising for a philosophical guy, and his frequent references to how the heavyweights weighed in on these pithy issues, was enlightening and thought provoking. As we approach our twilight years, it is inevitable that we mull over many of the questions that Klein poses. I found the book to be a great read and recommend it unequivocally. The only bone that I pick with Klein's thesis is that he seems a bit too willing to be and to act "old". He is somewhat dismissive of the "forever young" approach to this period in our lives. If, by that, he is referring to plastic surgery, Botox and hair dying, especially for men, then I would tend to agree. However, out here in SoCal, we think more in terms of being forever fit...there is a big difference. Forever fit means a better, more enjoyable life style, a greater appreciation of outdoor activities and more enjoyable social activities. There is still a place for quiet contemplation, listening to music and book reading but is must be balanced. And, hopefully, forever fit means postponing the onset of those dreaded old old years. Review: Enjoyably urbane, humanistic reflection--but not really an introduction to Epicurus - Daniel Klein is a clear and engaging writer and popularizer of philosophy: what he serves us here is a travelogue on Greek island life and meditation on aging. It ranges somewhere between travel writing and Montaigne's essays. While it uses Epicurus (and even the Stoics) as a launching a point, you don't learn much about Epicureanism between simple ethical maxims here. Klein is engaging and humane enough that this only mildly annoyed me. After all, he said it was travels with Epicurus more than an understanding of Epicureanism, so he delivered on what he set out to do, but I kept wanting him to go deeper with the philosophy or more expansive with the memoir elements. What it lacked in rigor, it made up for in breadth: references to the entire history of Western philosophy with cameo appearances from Asian philosophy come as launch points for contrasting with Epicurus or for reflecting on aging gracefully. It's enjoyable and good if you are want light-but-humanistic-reading to having you dig into heavier philosophy, but it's not really an introduction to Epicureanism in specific or philosophy in general. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,181,284 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in General Greece Travel Guides #170 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy #205 in Travelogues & Travel Essays | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,388 Reviews | ## Images ![Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VFrlbf00L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A life well lived and finished *by J***D on August 13, 2013* This book was especially enjoyable and relevant to me because I am 71 and have been musing over many of the issues that Klein addresses. I was gratified that he was willing to share his insights and uncertainties about how to not only best live these last years (the old years before the old old years set in) but also the controversial issue of the afterlife. The very thoughtful (yet sometimes irreverent) and mellow tone of his ramblings on living and dying, not surprising for a philosophical guy, and his frequent references to how the heavyweights weighed in on these pithy issues, was enlightening and thought provoking. As we approach our twilight years, it is inevitable that we mull over many of the questions that Klein poses. I found the book to be a great read and recommend it unequivocally. The only bone that I pick with Klein's thesis is that he seems a bit too willing to be and to act "old". He is somewhat dismissive of the "forever young" approach to this period in our lives. If, by that, he is referring to plastic surgery, Botox and hair dying, especially for men, then I would tend to agree. However, out here in SoCal, we think more in terms of being forever fit...there is a big difference. Forever fit means a better, more enjoyable life style, a greater appreciation of outdoor activities and more enjoyable social activities. There is still a place for quiet contemplation, listening to music and book reading but is must be balanced. And, hopefully, forever fit means postponing the onset of those dreaded old old years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyably urbane, humanistic reflection--but not really an introduction to Epicurus *by C***N on December 16, 2018* Daniel Klein is a clear and engaging writer and popularizer of philosophy: what he serves us here is a travelogue on Greek island life and meditation on aging. It ranges somewhere between travel writing and Montaigne's essays. While it uses Epicurus (and even the Stoics) as a launching a point, you don't learn much about Epicureanism between simple ethical maxims here. Klein is engaging and humane enough that this only mildly annoyed me. After all, he said it was travels with Epicurus more than an understanding of Epicureanism, so he delivered on what he set out to do, but I kept wanting him to go deeper with the philosophy or more expansive with the memoir elements. What it lacked in rigor, it made up for in breadth: references to the entire history of Western philosophy with cameo appearances from Asian philosophy come as launch points for contrasting with Epicurus or for reflecting on aging gracefully. It's enjoyable and good if you are want light-but-humanistic-reading to having you dig into heavier philosophy, but it's not really an introduction to Epicureanism in specific or philosophy in general. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Travels with Epicurus, by Dan Klein *by J***E on December 27, 2012* "Travels with Epicurus" is a superb book—stimulating, sagacious, funny, very well-written—a fascinating exploration of how to live wisely in old age. Dan Klein, the author, distinguishes between "old age" and "old old age." I distinguish between "old age" and "decline." We mean the same thing. In old age, one remains healthy enough to live fully. "Travels with Epicurus" is an unpredictable, charming ramble into what "living fully" in old age can mean. The book weaves together philosophers, especially the fascinating Epicurus, with tales of the author's return to Hydra, where he'd lived forty years earlier, and the author's personal insights into what truly matters when old. What does not matter, he argues persuasively, is continued striving or trying to remain"forever young." What matters include the pleasures of friends and companionship, including a mate, and mental pleasures. Even when I quarrel with the author, I appreciate that's he's provoked me to ponder and reflect. He states that old age can be the pinnacle of life. I'm dubious. I can no longer play basketball, which I loved for almost sixty years; without basketball, how can my old age be a pinnacle? Still, the author asks the right questions about old age, from exploring what positives spirituality can actually offer to how one deals with sexuality. Integral to the book is the author's lively wit and sharp sense of humor. A book that is wise, delightfully-original, funny and concise. Can't do better than that. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1527525-travels-with-epicurus-a-journey-to-a-greek-island-in](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1527525-travels-with-epicurus-a-journey-to-a-greek-island-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*