Description
| Product ID: | 9780141990040 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Lessons in Stoicism |
| Subtitle: | What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us about How to Live |
| Authors: | Author: John Sellars |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Subjects: | Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500, Popular philosophy, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Popular philosophy, Self-help & personal development, Ancient Greece |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 'Excellent. . . Sellars gives a lucid, easy-to-follow account of what Stoicism as a way of life amounts to, and how you might start to put it into practice' Nigel Warburton How can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics -- Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius -- with snapshots of their fascinating lives, to show us how their ideas can help us today. In vivid prose, Sellars shows how the works of these three Stoics have inspired readers ever since, speaking as they do to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. Their works, fundamentally, are about how to live -- how to understand one's place in the world, how to cope when things don't go well, how to manage one's emotions and how to behave towards others. Consoling and inspiring, Lessons in Stoicism is a deeply thoughtful guide to the philosophy of a good life. ''Excellent. . . Sellars gives a lucid, easy-to-follow account of what Stoicism as a way of life amounts to, and how you might start to put it into practice'' Nigel Warburton |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-10-01 |
