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Read more about the article The Stoic Challenge – William B Irvine

The Stoic Challenge – William B Irvine

Details Hardcover: 224 pages ISBN-10: 0393652491 ISBN-13: 978-0393652499 Preview Description Practical Stoic guidance from the author of A Guide to the Good Life on using centuries-old wisdom to cope with…

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Read more about the article Courage Under Fire – James B Stockdale

Courage Under Fire – James B Stockdale

Details Paperback: 32 pages ISBN-10: 0817936920 ISBN-13: 978-0817936921 Preview Description A short but engaging account of James Stockdale's time as a prisoner of war and how he used Stoicism to…

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Read more about the article The Obstacle Is The Way – Ryan Holiday

The Obstacle Is The Way – Ryan Holiday

Details Paperback: 224 pages ISBN-10: 9781781251492 ISBN-13: 978-1781251492 Preview Description Stoic inspiration for turning every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better. Inspired by Marcus Aurelius's line from his…

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Read more about the article Ego Is The Enemy – Ryan Holiday

Ego Is The Enemy – Ryan Holiday

Details Paperback: 256 pages ISBN-10: 9781781257029 ISBN-13: 978-1781257029 Preview Description A useful reminder on the dangers of allowing one's actions to be guided by ego, inspired by relevant teachings from…

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Read more about the article A Guide to the Good Life – William B Irvine

A Guide to the Good Life – William B Irvine

Details Hardcover: 336 pages ISBN-10: 0195374614 ISBN-13: 978-0195374612 Preview Description The first book I read on Stoicism and one of the most popular modern Stoic books in general. Irvine makes…

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Read more about the article Lessons in Stoicism – John Sellars

Lessons in Stoicism – John Sellars

Details Hardcover: 96 pages ISBN-10: 0241382777 ISBN-13: 978-0241382776 Preview Description A brief but well-written introduction to Stoicism that would be a good starting point for a beginner wishing to learn…

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Read more about the article How To Think Like A Roman Emperor – Donald Robertson

How To Think Like A Roman Emperor – Donald Robertson

Details Hardcover: 304 pages ISBN-10: 1250196620 ISBN-13: 978-1250196620 Preview Description An excellent combination of philosophy and psychotherapy presented with biographical detail about the Stoic Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Not only…

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