Writing four thousand years ago in ancient Egypt, the wise sages Ptah-Hotep and Amenemope advised their young sons how to live good, honourable and prosperous lives. Preserved through the ages, these two fine examples of ancient wisdom literature come down to us today and are here published in this slim volume, still helpful, relevant and encouraging for the modern philosophical seeker.

Writing four thousand years ago in ancient Egypt, the wise sages Ptah-Hotep and Amenemope advised their young sons how to live good, honourable and prosperous lives. Preserved through the ages, these two fine examples of ancient wisdom literature come down to us today and are here published in this slim volume, still helpful, relevant and encouraging for the modern philosophical seeker.