The Stoic Guide To A Happy Life

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'Bursting with practical wisdom and engaging stories ... a Stoicism 2.0 for twenty-first century happiness' Skye Cleary 'A bold, contemporary updating of Stoicism for the present day' John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism Learn how to survive life's hardships and enjoy its pleasures with the modern stoic mindset. In this enlightening book, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers a thoughtful and modern reinterpretation of Epictetus's 53 lessons for living a good life. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of the Stoics, this is a comforting guide that will help you reclaim the power of your emotional response and let go of the things you can't control.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : Massimo Pigliucci
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2020-09-17
File : 130 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781473584181


Breakfast With Seneca A Stoic Guide To The Art Of Living

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The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world. Widely recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, Seneca teaches us to live with freedom and purpose. His most enduring work, over a hundred “Letters from a Stoic” written to a close friend, explains how to handle adversity; overcome grief, anxiety, and anger; transform setbacks into opportunities for growth; and recognize the true nature of friendship. In Breakfast with Seneca, philosopher David Fideler mines Seneca’s classic works in a series of focused chapters, clearly explaining Seneca’s ideas without oversimplifying them. Best enjoyed as a daily ritual, like an energizing cup of coffee, Seneca’s wisdom provides us with a steady stream of time-tested advice about the human condition—which, as it turns out, hasn’t changed much over the past two thousand years.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : David Fideler
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Release : 2021-12-14
File : 288 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780393531671


A Stoic Guide To The 21st Century

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Do you find yourself overthinking and constantly worrying about the things in your life? Do your emotions run rampant in your mind and spoil your mood throughout the day? Do you want to change this? If the answer is yes then this is the right book for you. 'A Stoic Guide to the 21st Century' is a comprehensive guide to the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and how the modern person can improve their lives using the thoughts and concepts put forward almost 2 thousand years ago. Philosophy books can often be complicated and hard to understand, this book is not like that at all. Once you have read the book you will understand what it means to be a Stoic and how to apply the principles of Stoicism to improve your health, relationships, psychology, finances, and overall wellbeing.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : Matthew Sherborne
Publisher : Matthew J Sherborne
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File : 66 Pages
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Being Better

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Practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citizens of the world, regardless of their nationality, gender, or social class; happiness comes from living in harmony with nature; and, most important, humans always have the freedom to choose their attitude, even when they cannot control external circumstances. In our age of political polarization and environmental destruction, Stoicism’s empowering message has taken on new relevance. In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : Kai Whiting
Publisher : New World Library
Release : 2021-04-06
File : 178 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781608686940


Stoicism For Dummies

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The philosophy that will help you become more resilient in the face of life’s challenges Stoicism For Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our world today. Learn how you can apply stoic principles for personal growth and better living, and how you can adapt this philosophical outlook to your unique circumstances. Written in terms anyone can understand, this friendly Dummies guide helps you understand stoicism, and also apply it in your life. Understand the basics of stoic philosophy, including virtues and practices Learn how to keep calm and carry on when life throws you curveballs Apply stoic principles to improve your relationships and quality of life Discover the history of stoicism and how its principles can apply to today’s world This book is great for anyone who wants to learn more about stoicism and its benefits.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : Tom Morris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release : 2024-01-11
File : 407 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781394206278


A Guide To The Good Life

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One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives. In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, Irvine offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so many of us. Irvine looks at various Stoic techniques for attaining tranquility and shows how to put these techniques to work in our own life. As he does so, he describes his own experiences practicing Stoicism and offers valuable first-hand advice for anyone wishing to live better by following in the footsteps of these ancient philosophers. Readers learn how to minimize worry, how to let go of the past and focus our efforts on the things we can control, and how to deal with insults, grief, old age, and the distracting temptations of fame and fortune. We learn from Marcus Aurelius the importance of prizing only things of true value, and from Epictetus we learn how to be more content with what we have. Finally, A Guide to the Good Life shows readers how to become thoughtful observers of their own lives. If we watch ourselves as we go about our daily business and later reflect on what we saw, we can better identify the sources of distress and eventually avoid that pain in our life. By doing this, the Stoics thought, we can hope to attain a truly joyful life.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : William B. Irvine
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Release : 2008-11-04
File : 330 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780199792627


A Reference Guide To Stoicism

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Stoicism is a 2,300 year-old Greek and Roman philosophy that addressed human happiness. This book is a compendium of principal Stoic philosophers Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius writings arranged by topic. On escape Seneca wrote whatever your destination you will be followed by your failings; on death Marcus Aurelius advised be content with your allocation of time; on happiness Cicero believed that a happy life depends on very little; and on suicide Epictetus suggested to quit the game when it no longer pleases you and depart. These are a few profound ideas from an ancient philosophy of life that explained things are what we make them; contentment does not come from externals; ambition, avarice and luxury impede happiness; use proper judgments; remain indifferent to matters outside choice; and pleasure and passion are the primary causes of human unhappiness. The writings of ancient Stoics reproduced in this book are as relevant today as they were millennia ago.

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Genre : Reference
Author : John L. Bowman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Release : 2014-04-03
File : 221 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781496900166


Palgrave Handbook Of Philosophy And Money

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Genre : Electronic books
Author : Joseph J. Tinguely
Publisher : Springer Nature
Release : 2024
File : 803 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783031541360


The Stoic S Guide To Life

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Whether you seek greatness or joy, self-knowledge or self control, the Stoic philosophy can teach you how to exercise the mental muscles you need to manage whatever life throws at you. This book features a treasure trove of philosophical insights and simple, actionable tips that will uplift and inspire you.

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Genre : Self-Help
Author : Rasha Barrage
Publisher : Hachette UK
Release : 2024-07-11
File : 96 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781837993611


Routledge Handbook On The Philosophy Of Meditation

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This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the state of the field of the philosophy of meditation and engages primarily in the philosophical assessment of the merits of meditation practices. This Handbook unites novel and original scholarship from 28 leading Asian and Western philosophers, scientists, theologians, and other scholars on the philosophical assessment of meditation. It critically assesses the conceptual and empirical validity of meditation, its philosophical implications, its legitimacy as a phenomenological research tool, its potential value as an aid to neuroscience research, its many practical benefits, and, among other considerations, its possibly misleading interpretations, applications, and consequences. Following the introduction by the editor, the Handbook’s chapters are organized in six parts: • Meditation and philosophy • Meditation and epistemology • Meditation and metaphysics • Meditation and values • Meditation and phenomenology • Meditation in Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions A distinctive, timely, and invaluable reference work, it marks the emergence of a new discipline therein, the philosophy of meditation. The book will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience in the fields of philosophy, meditation, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, theology, and Asian and Western philosophy. It will serve as the textbook in any philosophy course on meditation, and as secondary reading in courses in philosophy of mind, consciousness, selfhood/personhood, metaphysics, or phenomenology, thereby helping to restore philosophy as a way of life.

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Genre : Reference
Author : Rick Repetti
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2022-05-16
File : 439 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781000575743