The Philosopher’s Field Guide: 52 Psychotechnologies for Wisdom, Willpower, and Well-Being
$19.99
From the international bestselling author of Designing the Mind comes the guide to your next year of psychological triumph, tranquility, and transformation.
Throughout history, invaluable gems of wisdom have been scattered throughout ancient philosophy, modern psychology, and spiritual traditions. Integrating decades of study, The Philosopher’s Field Guide weaves them into a cohesive compendium of 52 weekly tools, each with clever contemplations, thought-provoking quotes, and custom-illustrated emblems. This unorthodox book is equal parts quote book, journal, workbook, and practical guide, all designed to bring you peace and power.
This groundbreaking guide is your ultimate companion for navigating the complexities of modern life with tranquility, self-control, and wisdom. Bridging the gap between deep philosophical insight and real-world application, it distills these teachings into a unified system designed to help you learn, apply, and live with enduring purpose and clarity. The Philosopher’s Field Guide builds on the principles of psychitecture from Bush’s previous work, making them more actionable and powerful than ever.
What you’ll find inside:
52 psychotechnologies – specific mental optimizations to serve your mental health.Tools for converting anxiety into peace, self-doubt into confidence, and resignation into resilience.Psychological techniques from Stoicism, Buddhism, cognitive behavioral therapy, and much more.Weekly psychotechnologies with daily prompts to gradually build better mental habits.Hundreds of quotes, exercises, anecdotes, and contemplations inspired by the wisest thinkers in history.A revolutionary framework for organizing and applying wisdom in daily life.
Whether you’re seeking to sharpen your mind, master your emotions, or uncover deeper sources of motivation, this field guide provides the tools you need to orchestrate your own self-optimization. Join a growing community of psychitects who are discovering a better way to think, live, and grow.
Take the first step toward mastering your mind and transforming your life—one psychotechnology at a time.
Publisher : Designing the Mind (December 20, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 223 pages
ISBN-10 : 1737846276
ISBN-13 : 978-1737846277
Item Weight : 14.1 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.51 x 9 inches
Felix Feng –
Everything I ever wanted in terms of practical tools for the mind
[...]This book makes it easy to understand the theory + apply the tools!
Rebecca Knowlton –
The Philosopher’s Field Guide
[...]52 “Psychotechnologies” one for each week of the year,. Each section has real life application, along with foundational quotes from the great philosophers.
Donna L. Adler –
Philosopher’s Field Guide
[...]Exceptional book. It explains how you can use these tools to have a much better life. I read out of this book several times a day, the information is invaluable. I would recommend this book highly for anyone.
Vincent L. –
Fresh & Exciting
[...]This book serves as a powerful guide for navigating and overcoming the challenges of everyday life, whether they are positive, negative, or somewhere in between. There are practical tools and insights to transition from simply existing to truly thriving in personal and professional lives. For those who are already flourishing, this book reinforces key principles and introduces fresh perspectives to elevate mindset even further.What sets this book apart is the mental model presented by the author. This model provides a framework that is accessible and valuable to readers from all walks of life. It’s not just a resource but a transformative companion for anyone seeking to embrace life with greater intention and fulfillment.
Bushkin –
Applied philosophy teachings for all circumstances!
[...]I have to admit that though this book has 52 “Psychotechnologies”, one for each week of the year, I am reading it through like a book! Each section has real life application, along with foundational quotes from the great philosophers. Tremendous well illustrated content, tightly packed, and applicable to my every day life! I get why it is designed to take a year to absorb and internalize. I just can’t resist reading ahead!
Lynn Davison –
I am thrilled with The Philosopher’s Field Guide!
[...]I plan to carry the book with me throughout 2025. I LOVE the layout. It fits in my purse and on my bedside table beautifully! The weekly format makes it possible for me to really apply the principles in a steady, slow way. The paper is perfect to write on. The lined space for notes is exactly what I needed to jot down my thoughts each week. Spelling out expectations in a daily format M-S helps me step through the actions to apply what I’m learning. Ryan selected wonderful quotes from so many sources. He is an inspiring guide.
Amazon Customer –
Learning System for Self-Mastery
[...]I experience The Philosopher’s Field Guide as a system aimed at helping one learn and integrate new mental/mind tools in an organized and structured way.It contains 52 different psychotechnologies (mind tools), with information about each tool, ways to practice them in daily life, an area to write notes or thoughts, and an integration tracker to show progress in integrating them. It’s like having an easy-to-understand, all-in-one identification guide, instruction manual, and map to more effectively achieve self-mastery.The book is great for individual or group reading, and offers interesting topics to think about and discuss with others. (No more boring small talk at parties and dinners!)If you are ready to upgrade your mental tool box, The Philosopher’s Field Guide is the journey companion you need!
GoDDess –
The most practical and effective resource for improving your mind.
[...]This is Ryan’s most important book yet! I’ve never read a book that approaches teaching practical wisdom in such an easy-to-digest and memorable way.The term ‘psychotechnologies’ meant nothing to me before reading this, and truthfully the term sounded to me like the contents of this book would be something deeply academic and abstract, but I WAS RELIEVED to be incorrect!The tools that make up this book’s contents are rooted in deep ancient truths from cultures all across space and time, and Ryan does a phenomenal job making the wisdom so sticky. It’s easy to understand, and it gives you the space to integrate what you’ve learned into your real life.All of Ryan’s work has been original, inspired, and thoughtful– and this is no exception! THIS IS MY FAVORITE book from his body of work.