The name of the philosopher I quoted on 17 April (Real meaning of life vs happiness) is Bachya ibn Pakuda - just for those who are interested. Thanks Jenny for finding his name for me!
He was a Jewush rabbi & judge in the 11th Century, lived in Saragossa in Spain, spoke Arabic and his magnum opus is 'Guide to the Duties of the Heart' (translated, that is), which is credited as the first in a 'new' genre of Jewish literature (now known as Jewish Ethics). You can find out more about him here, if you want to.
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