An antidote to chaos. Reshaping the modern understanding of the personality from a physhology point of view. In his refreshing, frank account, he talks about the value of individual responsibilty & ancient wisdom. There are twelve profound but practical principles about how to live a meaningful life, from putting your house in order before critising others, to comparing yourself to how you were yesterday, not against someone else today. Happiness is a pointless goal he shows us.Instead we must search for meaning, not for it’s own sake, but as a defence against the sufferingthat is instrinsic to our existance.