Cover and obi included; the main body and text are in average condition for their age. Suitable for those who don't mind and intend to use it for reference. Contents: 220 pages. "The Philosophy of Simple Living" by Koji Nakano offers philosophical insights for reevaluating the quality of life. It meticulously traces the lineage of those who lived in simple poverty, such as Saigyo, Kenko, Koetsu, Basho, Taiga, and Ryokan, and re-examines how we should live now.