Why read Stoicism?

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Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to re-think and re-organize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between them?

This Very Short Introduction provides…

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2 authors picked Stoicism as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Chuck Chakrapani

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If you read the three books mentioned above, you will get a very good idea about Stoicism and how it can help you to lead a better life. But these books do not give a comprehensive overall picture of Stoic philosophy. They tend to ignore many aspects of Stoicism. If you want to have a good overall understanding of Stoic philosophy without having to spend a lot of time or money, get this book. In just 152 pages, Brad Inwood, a distinguished Stoic scholar, gives a clear account of what Stoicism is all about. If you are serious about Stoicism,…

From Chuck's list on The best books on Stoicism for beginners.

Matthew Van Natta

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Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the theoretical framework that supports the Stoic philosophy as well as a solid overview of its long history. Many people who become interested in Stoicism jump directly into the ancient writings, only to find that none of them are organized in a way that supports a new student. Inwood’s book provides necessary context so that we can freely engage with the ancient philosophers and gain deeper insights.

From Matthew's list on The best books on practicing Stoicism.