four stages, set out by Evans, and upon which any presumption of change through philosophical consideration is based. 1. Humans can know themselves. We can use our reason to examine our unconscious beliefs and values. 2. Humans can change themselves. We can use our reason to change our beliefs. This will change our emotions, because our emotions follow our beliefs. 3. Humans can consciously create new habits of thinking, feeling and acting. 4. If we follow philosophy as a way of life, we can live more flourishing lives.
