Another book that has updated ancient philosophy is The Path, which is an easily readable introduction to some eastern philosophies. It’s also very much a practical modern philosophy book because, as the authors point out, many eastern philosophers were dealing with questions such as “How did our world become like this, and what can we do to change it?” Confucius started with something even more humble: “How are you living your life on a daily basis?”

We are complex and changing beings who live in a messy world and, despite the title, there is no straightforward answer. “The Way,” the authors say, “is the path that we forge continually through our choices, actions, and relationships. We create the Way anew every moment of our lives.”