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How to Be a Stoic
How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life | Massimo Pigliucci
An engaging guide to how Stoicism--the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius--can provide lessons for living in the modern world 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 upset about from those that are not. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions: Should we get married or divorced? How should we bank in a world nearly destroyed by a financial crisis? How can we survive great personal tragedy? Whoever you are, Stoicism has something for you-and How to Be a Stoic is your essential guide.
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An insightful overview of the philosophy of the Stoics, particularly Epictetus, told by a contemporary philosophy, full of useful examples and comparisons. The author's style is smart yet accessible and this is a good place to start for those interested in the topic.

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This book was really conversational (I love the use of parentheses and side thoughts) and used personal examples of the author to explain Stoic concepts in a way that was also humble. I loved the connections he made to science, biology, & psychology while drawing upon Stoic texts as if he was conversing with an ancient Stoic teacher. Definitely recommend for those new to Stoicism (like me) and even those well versed.

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Graywacke cool 🙂 5y
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Started this book for work a week or so ago (I‘m always reading one for work and one for fun) and thought I‘d dig in more while I await my fun book‘s delivery. 😊

So far I‘m loving the read especially its conversational feel and tie ins with science.

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One of the current life goals...

SW-T Sounds like an interesting book! 6y
DrSabrinaMoldenReads I may not read it right now but I just recently purchased it @SW-T 6y
SW-T @Joyfulmimi Hope you enjoy it whenever you find time to read it. (edited) 6y
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Saw this lovely at a Barnes & Noble and I didn‘t have my 20% off coupon with me. 😩😭

I‘ll come back for you!!!!

#philosophy #stoic

Jess_Franzino I NEED this book. Added it to my stack 😃 6y
QuoteQueen @Jess_Franzino I think we are gonna be great Litsy buddies. 😉 also, if you haven‘t read it already and are interested in stoicism check out 6y
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I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in Stoicism. It's a nicely done introduction with practical excersises at the end of the book to show you how to apply this philosophy to your everyday life. #philosophy

Cathythoughts 💪yes I could learn to toughen up a bit 7y
QuoteQueen Saw it at a bookstore today, and I didn‘t have my coupon...I‘ll have to go back and rescue it from the book orphanage soon! 6y
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