羅·馬裏諾夫（Lou Marinoff），哲學博士、紐約城市學院哲學教授、美國哲學心理谘詢協會（American Philosophical Practitioners Association）創辦人及主席。該協會1998年創辦於紐約，會員遍及世界各地，緻力於運用哲學係統知識及思考方式幫助普通大眾解開人生睏惑，提升人們的精神境界。

馬裏諾夫的其他著作還有《人生大問題：用哲學拯救生活》（The Big Questions：How PhilosophyCan Change Your Life）、《中庸之道：在極端的世界裏找到幸福》（The Middle Way：Finding Happinessina World of Extremes）等。

If you're facing a dilemma -- whether it's handling a relationship, living ethically, dealing with a career change, or finding meaning in life -- the world's most important thinkers from centuries past will help guide you toward a solution compatible with your individual beliefs. From Kirkegaard's thoughts on coping with death to the I Ching's guidelines on adapting to change, Plato, Not Prozac! makes philosophy accessible and shows you how to use it to solve your everyday problems.</P>

Gone is the need for expensive therapists, medication, and lengthy analysis. Clearly organized by common problems to help you tailor Dr. Lou Marinoff's advice to your own needs, this is an intelligent, effective, and persuasive prescription for self-healing therapy that is giving psychotherapy a run for its money.</P>