Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live: Klein, Daniel: 9780143129592: Amazon.com: Books

If you are lucky, with age comes wisdom. Daniel Klein takes on a gentle tour around the key philosophical phrases that have intrigued him. First, from his ‘Pithies’ notebook when he was younger, plus some later phrases that engaged him in his eighth decade. He says that the question of how to live the best possible life had once been the central question of philosophy – so reviewing how he responded to phrases and aphorisms about this central question at various points through his life adds a depth to his thoughts.

Does he figure out the meaning of life? No, but he is more convinced than ever that each person has the capacity to consciously choose his or her own reason for living. Better to choose that meaning than simply letting our lives happen.