This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the wisdom of the ancient Stoics and how to apply it to their own lives. It is an invaluable guide to developing resilience and self-control in the face of opposition, and an important reminder of the Stoic's message of finding peace and contentment in the face of adversity. From the practical advice of Seneca and Epicurus to the more abstract musings of Marcus Aurelius, the book...

This comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, in both the ancient world and today, shows how its basic principles can help you navigate the ups and downs of life as well as how you can adapt this philosophical outlook to your unique circumstances.

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to act depending on what is within our control and separate things worth getting...

"From Ryan Holiday, the New York Times bestselling author of Stillness Is the Key, The Obstacle Is the Way, and Ego Is the Enemy, comes the first book in a four-book series about Stoic virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom As Ryan Holiday wrote in his previous books, Stoicism is a philosophy for the people. Stoicism isn't fraught with complexities, contradictions, or circular arguments about the meaning of life. Rather, Stoicism offers...

This collection brings together four classic essays on Stoic philosophy from the Ancient Greek world. Is there an answer to the question 'How does one lead a happy life?' Certainly one ancient Greek school of philosophy believed that there was: lead a life of virtue, one in harmony with nature and do not be swayed by fortune or misfortune. First propounded by Zeno of Citium, Stoicism has resonated through the ages and, today, it seems even more...

Stirring reflections on the human condition from a warrior and emperor provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century. Recognizing that suffering is at the core of life, he counsels stoic detachment in the face of inevitable pain, loss and death.

Stoics's thoughts on providence were much different than Christians would later think of it. Consider three interrelated notions of Stoic thinking that constitute three important aspects of their metaphysics: materialism, cause-effect, and determinism. In the process, you'll gain a new perspective on an old chestnut in metaphysics and moral philosophy: the problem of free will.

In "The Virtue of Wisdom", the fourth volume of the transformative "Handbooks for Stoics" series, Parth Sawhney guides readers on an insightful journey into Stoicism's most revered virtue: wisdom. Building on the timeless teachings of ancient philosophers, this book explores the true essence of practical wisdom and knowledge as a foundation for a well-lived life.Wisdom is not just the pursuit of intellectual understanding but the art of applying knowledge...

According to Epictetus, the discipline of assent, concerned with arriving at correct judgments, is the most difficult to master. Exercises in this episode draw on examples from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other thinkers to highlight tactics for overcoming mental weakness, controlling outbursts of anger, and bringing urges under control.