This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Temperance is and how you can apply it in your life. Definition Of Stoic Temperance Stoic Temperance comes from the Greek term “sophrosyne” (σωφροσύνη). The definition of the virtue is thought to precede the Stoics…
In the relentless pursuit of happiness, a common impulse leads us to believe that a change in surroundings will lift the burdens of our minds. Seneca, the ancient philosopher, challenges this instinct in his 28th Letter to Lucilius, inviting us to question whether our travels truly offer escape or merely…
Details Paperback: 200 pages ISBN-10: 1608686930 ISBN-13: 978-1608686933 Preview Description 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…
Details Paperback: 262 pages ISBN-10: 036721914X ISBN-13: 978-0367219147 Preview Description The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) demonstrates how techniques and concepts from Socratic philosophy, especially Stoicism, can be integrated into the practise of CBT and other forms of psychotherapy. What can we learn about psychological therapy from ancient philosophers? Psychotherapy…
The following is a short commentary on Donald Robertson's new book, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. From the book’s description: This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers… as Robertson skillfully weaves together Marcus’s inner journey as a philosopher with the outer…
One of the nice things about the morning time is that you have some distance from what lies ahead. You have a little space into which you can stretch. You can mentally reach into the day and prepare for what comes your way. It's difficult to feel anger, for example,…
One of the best TED Talks I’ve ever seen was by the actor Ethan Hawke. It’s called “Give yourself permission to be creative” and it’s all about the importance of expressing yourself and doing what you love. It doesn’t have the traditional TED feel due to the absence of a…
Details Paperback: 160 pages ISBN-10: 0307951901 ISBN-13: 978-0307951908 Preview https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/card?asin=B005GFBNSW&preview=inline&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_R82FA11ANMXZ0T9TX5F4&tag=aircasta-21 Description The Way to Love contains some of the most beloved stories from Anthony de Mello. Here, more than ever before in his bestselling writing, he grapples with the ultimate question of love. In thirty-one meditations, he implores his…
Details Paperback: 192 pages ISBN-10: 0006275192 ISBN-13: 978-0006275190 Description De Mello uses humour, compassion and insight to help his readers into a real understanding of the importance of "awareness" in understanding ourselves and the world around us. Awareness is a comprehensive spiritual guide filled with wisdom as it tackles life's…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Justice is and how you can apply it in your life. Definition Of Stoic Justice Stoic Justice comes from the Greek term “dikaiosyne” (δικαιοσύνη). The definition of the virtue is thought to precede the Stoics…