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A Guide to the Good Life
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The Stoic Challenge
- A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
- Auteur(s): William B. Irvine
- Narrateur(s): Brian Troxell
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Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Stoicism offers us an alternative approach. Plumbing the wisdom of one of the most popular and successful schools of thought from ancient Rome, philosopher William B. Irvine teaches us to turn any challenge on its head. The Stoic Challenge, then, is the ultimate guide to improving your quality of life through tactics developed by ancient Stoics, from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to Epictetus.
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Practical Philosophy
- Écrit par Matt. D le 2020-05-06
Auteur(s): William B. Irvine
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
- The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
- Auteur(s): Donald J. Robertson
- Narrateur(s): Donald J. Robertson
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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Marcus’ life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism - its philosophy and its psychology - to enlighten today’s listeners. He discusses Stoic techniques for coping with problems such as irrational fears, bad habits, anger, pain, and illness.
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outstanding! changed my life
- Écrit par marcel le 2020-06-18
Auteur(s): Donald J. Robertson
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How to Be a Stoic
- Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life
- Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci
- Narrateur(s): Peter Coleman
- Durée: 6 h et 35 min
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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.
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Stoicism for First World Problems
- Écrit par Jean-Paul Beauchesne le 2020-03-26
Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci
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The Enchiridion & Discourses
- Auteur(s): Epictetus
- Narrateur(s): Haward B. Morse
- Durée: 13 h et 16 min
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The Enchiridion is the famous manual of ethical advice given in the second century by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. Born to a Greek slave, Epictetus grew up in the environment of the Roman Empire and, having been released from bonds of slavery, became a stoic in the tradition of its originators, Zeno (third Century BCE) and Seneca (first century CE).
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dry and boring but full of gems
- Écrit par Alex Schenker le 2020-06-24
Auteur(s): Epictetus
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Letters from a Stoic
- Penguin Classics
- Auteur(s): Seneca, Robin Campbell
- Narrateur(s): Julian Glover
- Durée: 7 h et 38 min
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Seeing self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', the Stoic philosophy called for the restraint of animal instincts and the importance of upright ethical ideals and virtuous living. Seneca's writings are a profound, powerfully moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.
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Amazing story telling
- Écrit par nick le 2022-03-31
Auteur(s): Seneca, Autres
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Stillness Is the Key
- Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday
- Narrateur(s): Ryan Holiday
- Durée: 6 h et 56 min
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All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness - to be steady while the world spins around you. In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living.
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More of the same
- Écrit par Mark le 2020-04-07
Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday
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The Stoic Challenge
- A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
- Auteur(s): William B. Irvine
- Narrateur(s): Brian Troxell
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Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Stoicism offers us an alternative approach. Plumbing the wisdom of one of the most popular and successful schools of thought from ancient Rome, philosopher William B. Irvine teaches us to turn any challenge on its head. The Stoic Challenge, then, is the ultimate guide to improving your quality of life through tactics developed by ancient Stoics, from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to Epictetus.
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Practical Philosophy
- Écrit par Matt. D le 2020-05-06
Auteur(s): William B. Irvine
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
- The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
- Auteur(s): Donald J. Robertson
- Narrateur(s): Donald J. Robertson
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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Marcus’ life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism - its philosophy and its psychology - to enlighten today’s listeners. He discusses Stoic techniques for coping with problems such as irrational fears, bad habits, anger, pain, and illness.
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outstanding! changed my life
- Écrit par marcel le 2020-06-18
Auteur(s): Donald J. Robertson
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How to Be a Stoic
- Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life
- Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci
- Narrateur(s): Peter Coleman
- Durée: 6 h et 35 min
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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.
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Stoicism for First World Problems
- Écrit par Jean-Paul Beauchesne le 2020-03-26
Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci
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The Enchiridion & Discourses
- Auteur(s): Epictetus
- Narrateur(s): Haward B. Morse
- Durée: 13 h et 16 min
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The Enchiridion is the famous manual of ethical advice given in the second century by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. Born to a Greek slave, Epictetus grew up in the environment of the Roman Empire and, having been released from bonds of slavery, became a stoic in the tradition of its originators, Zeno (third Century BCE) and Seneca (first century CE).
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dry and boring but full of gems
- Écrit par Alex Schenker le 2020-06-24
Auteur(s): Epictetus
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Letters from a Stoic
- Penguin Classics
- Auteur(s): Seneca, Robin Campbell
- Narrateur(s): Julian Glover
- Durée: 7 h et 38 min
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Seeing self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', the Stoic philosophy called for the restraint of animal instincts and the importance of upright ethical ideals and virtuous living. Seneca's writings are a profound, powerfully moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.
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Amazing story telling
- Écrit par nick le 2022-03-31
Auteur(s): Seneca, Autres
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Stillness Is the Key
- Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday
- Narrateur(s): Ryan Holiday
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All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness - to be steady while the world spins around you. In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living.
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More of the same
- Écrit par Mark le 2020-04-07
Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday
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The Daily Stoic
- 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
- Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrateur(s): Brian Holsopple
- Durée: 10 h et 6 min
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Why have history's greatest minds - from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson along with today's top performers, from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities - embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations.
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don't get the audible version
- Écrit par Xeones le 2021-01-18
Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday, Autres
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The Tao of Seneca
- Practical Letters from a Stoic Master, Volume 1
- Auteur(s): Seneca presented by Tim Ferriss Audio
- Narrateur(s): John A. Robinson
- Durée: 8 h et 46 min
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The Tao of Seneca (volumes 1-3) is an introduction to Stoic philosophy through the words of Seneca. If you study Seneca, you'll be in good company. He was popular with the educated elite of the Greco-Roman Empire, but Thomas Jefferson also had Seneca on his bedside table. Thought leaders in Silicon Valley tout the benefits of Stoicism, and NFL management, coaches, and players alike - from teams such as the Patriots and Seahawks - have embraced it.
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Easily put into practice.
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2019-06-23
Auteur(s): Seneca presented by Tim Ferriss Audio
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Courage Is Calling
- Fortune Favors the Brave
- Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday
- Narrateur(s): Ryan Holiday
- Durée: 6 h et 5 min
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Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you. Courage, then, is the ability to rise above fear, to do what’s right, to do what’s needed, to do what is true. And so it rests at the heart of the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and CS Lewis, alongside temperance, justice, and wisdom.
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Stay in your lane, Ryan.
- Écrit par Cherokee199X le 2023-01-23
Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday
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A Field Guide to a Happy Life
- 53 Brief Lessons for Living
- Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci
- Narrateur(s): Peter Coleman
- Durée: 2 h et 26 min
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A brilliant philosopher reimagines Stoicism for our modern age in this thought-provoking guide to a better life.
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Promoting the omission of animal foods
- Écrit par NewMom1520 le 2023-01-20
Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci
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The Antidote
- Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
- Auteur(s): Oliver Burkeman
- Narrateur(s): Oliver Burkeman
- Durée: 6 h et 13 min
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The Antidote is a series of journeys among people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. What they have in common is a hunch about human psychology: that it’s our constant effort to eliminate the negative that causes us to feel so anxious, insecure, and unhappy. And that there is an alternative "negative path" to happiness and success that involves embracing the things we spend our lives trying to avoid.
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A limited perspective on positivity
- Écrit par Ryan C. le 2020-09-24
Auteur(s): Oliver Burkeman
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A Handbook for New Stoics
- How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control; 52 Week-by-Week Lessons
- Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez
- Narrateur(s): Rupert Farley
- Durée: 10 h et 44 min
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An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teaches us how to accept the things we cannot change and how to live a good life. It helps us improve our outlook, increase our well-being, and thrive in the face of adversity. But how does one live like a Stoic? In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and practitioner Gregory Lopez guide listeners through 52 weekly lessons, each based on a common obstacle. Stressing out about a meeting at work? Try listing the things you can control and those you can’t. Plus much more!
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Best place to start a long trip
- Écrit par Arthur Soles le 2022-08-01
Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci, Autres
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The Art of Extraordinary Confidence
- Your Ultimate Path to Love, Wealth, and Freedom
- Auteur(s): Dr. Aziz Gazipura PsyD
- Narrateur(s): Dr. Aziz Gazipura
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Confidence is the doorway to success in all areas of life. Whether you want to excel in your career, triple your income, create an amazing relationship, or just feel happy and satisfied with who you are, self-confidence is essential. In this inspiring and liberating book, Dr. Aziz slices through each obstacle on the path towards ever-increasing confidence.
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I get it you are confident, well according to you
- Écrit par Canadian le 2021-06-01
Auteur(s): Dr. Aziz Gazipura PsyD
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Think like a Stoic
- Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World
- Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci, The Great Courses
- Narrateur(s): Professor Massimo Pigliucci
- Durée: 11 h et 10 min
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Distilled to its essence, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy known as Stoicism is a philosophy of personal betterment. Professor Pigliucci, who knows firsthand just how transformative a Stoic approach to life can be, has designed these 25 lessons as an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
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My Favorite Book about Stoicism
- Écrit par Mark le 2023-03-22
Auteur(s): Massimo Pigliucci, Autres
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Lives of the Stoics
- The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
- Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrateur(s): Ryan Holiday
- Durée: 10 h et 8 min
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From the best-selling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of the Stoics, and what the ancients can teach us about happiness, success, resilience, and virtue. In Lives of the Stoics, Holiday and Hanselman present the fascinating lives of the men and women who strove to live by the timeless Stoic virtues of Courage. Justice. Temperance. Wisdom. Organized in digestible, mini-biographies of all the well-known - and not so well-known - Stoics, this book vividly brings home what Stoicism was like for the people who loved it and lived it.
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The narrator ruins this book for me
- Écrit par Amy le 2021-03-16
Auteur(s): Ryan Holiday, Autres
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The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness
- Auteur(s): Jonas Salzgeber
- Narrateur(s): David Angelo
- Durée: 7 h et 17 min
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Where can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts? While traditional schooling doesn’t address such questions, it’s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don’t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you.
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Written by a 20 something year old and it shows
- Écrit par Gg le 2021-03-13
Auteur(s): Jonas Salzgeber
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The Ultimate Stoicism Collection
- Letters from a Stoic (All 124 Letters), Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, The Enchiridion, Of Peace of Mind, Of Anger, Of Providence, The Discourses of Epictetus, The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, Fragments Attributed to Epictetus, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers: The Stoics, & Marcus Aurelius Biography
- Auteur(s): Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Autres
- Narrateur(s): Museum Audiobooks cast
- Durée: 51 h et 29 min
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Stoicism, a school of Hellenistic thought founded in Athens in the third century BC, was one of the most sublime philosophies in the history of Western civilization. It is a way of living that focuses on reality instead of fantasy or idealism. According to its teachings, the path to peace and happiness is found in accepting the moment as it presents itself, by not allowing oneself to be ruled by the desire for pleasure or by the fear of pain.
Auteur(s): Seneca, Autres
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The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism
- Tools for Emotional Resilience & Positivity
- Auteur(s): Matthew J. Van Natta
- Narrateur(s): Steve Rimpici
- Durée: 3 h et 7 min
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Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction. This easy-to-navigate stoicism guide gives you the emotional tools needed to let go of the things you can’t control and find joy in what you have.
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Good book for beginners
- Écrit par Will nguyen le 2022-12-14
Auteur(s): Matthew J. Van Natta
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One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives. In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life.
Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, Irvine offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so many of us. Irvine looks at various Stoic techniques for attaining tranquility and shows how to put these techniques to work in our own life. As he does so, he describes his own experiences practicing Stoicism and offers valuable first-hand advice for anyone wishing to live better by following in the footsteps of these ancient philosophers. Listeners learn how to minimize worry, how to let go of the past and focus our efforts on the things we can control, and how to deal with insults, grief, old age, and the distracting temptations of fame and fortune. We learn from Marcus Aurelius the importance of prizing only things of true value, and from Epictetus we learn how to be more content with what we have.
Finally, A Guide to the Good Life shows listeners how to become thoughtful observers of their own lives. If we watch ourselves as we go about our daily business and later reflect on what we saw, we can better identify the sources of distress and eventually avoid that pain in our life. By doing this, the Stoics thought, we can hope to attain a truly joyful life.
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- NewMom1520
- 2017-10-19
Convinced to try stoicism
I didn’t know anything about philosophy before I read this book. I first heard the author interviewed about the book on Ideas on CBC radio and was intrigued by his proposals. I purchased the book but then never had time to read it. Then I subscribed to audible and listened to it twice. First of all the narrator’s voice and way of speaking are great. The content is very deep. The author convinced me that if I implement some of these strategies like negative visualization and the trichotomy of control I could attain tranquility more often than not and reduce the amount of negative emotions that I experience. As someone with generalized anxiety disorder, I think his proposals are worth a shot. I can’t critique his interpretation or tweaks of Roman stoicism but I think he’s into something here.
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- Josh White
- 2019-12-11
A Modern Stoic
I really enjoyed the book. If you are interested in Stoicism this is a good introduction
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- Diana Elaine Chow
- 2018-04-10
Very Dry
The narrator and content were dry and hard to listen to. A ton of information not organized fluidly. It felt like I was in a university history class with a monotone professor. Depends what you’re into - I’m currently consuming books for entertainment and/or personal growth, not to gain knowledge of facts, dates, historic players, and quotes. Unfortunately this was a return.
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- A
- 2021-03-08
Irvine accomplishes his goal
the author, William Irvine, sets out to synthesize the teachings of the stoic philosophers into a modern-day manual. he fully accomplishes this and I know I and hopefully other listeners will find a lot to take away from this book and hopefully bring some tranquility to modern life. great book!
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- Dan Beaudoin
- 2018-09-19
A great overview
Irvine has given us a great overview, primarily of the Roman Stoics - a start and a jumping-off point for those interested in exploring the Stoic philosophy.
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- Adam Drew
- 2018-02-24
decent introduction
Irvine knows a lot about philosophy and history, but almost nothing about psychology and politics. When he's writing about his areas of expertise, he is precise and wise. When he's not, he suddenly becomes quite vague and surprisingly judgmental. Still, a good introduction for a modern person to the idea of living Stoically.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-06-02
A must read for anyone.
for anyone wishing to understand true gratitude for our lives and our interactions with others.
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- James Moyse
- 2020-01-20
A great introduction to stoicism
This book did an excellent job of explaining the history, principles and techniques used by stoicism without overdoing it and getting boring.
It was just a great overall explanation on why one may want to adopt a philosophy of life, and why stoicism is a great choice. To help one achieve more tranquillity and satisfaction in daily living. A great read for young professionals like myself especially.
I appreciated the way the book explained the parallels and comparisons to Zen Buddhism and other philosophical positions and practices.
Also the narrator was great.
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- Kirsten
- 2023-02-09
So boring
If your life is perfect except you struggle with work and traffic, this book is for you.
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- Daniel Lachance
- 2022-02-19
Not for everyone
I enjoy philosophy and was looking forward to learn about Stoicism. I like the premise. But what they describe as the main mechanic to live with this mindset buggles the mind. Negative visualisation is the very reason I almost went down to suicide. I lived expecting the worst all my life. I went deep into depression. Suggesting Negative visualisation is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard. You can achieve the main goal without suggesting such a drastic and ill adviced method. Visualisation is a powerful tool. Don't mess around and lose yourself into imagining the worst all the time. You'll end up miserable. Completely the opposite to what the book pretend to aim for.
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- 2020-11-05
Really Helpful
Really helpful without trying to sell itself like the new philosophic trend to follow.
Even if you don't agree with this line of thinking it's really good to hear this to broaden one's thinking spectrum.
I for one responded agreed on many points and made me think differently on some things.
I definitely recommend it!
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- David
- 2016-05-20
A very readable introduction, needs more meat
This was a pretty good if brief introduction to the Stoic philosophy. What's notable about it is that the author, William Irvine, is not merely presenting historical information about the Stoics, or a primer on Stoicism for purely educational purposes, but actually advocating Stoicism as a philosophy of life with applicability to modern Westerners. He spends some time talking about the history of the Stoic schools and pointing out that Stoics really did spend time constructing "proofs" that the Stoic philosophy was the most correct one for living a virtuous and fulfilling life. He then elaborates on their beliefs and techniques, and makes a case for being a practicing Stoic in the 21st century.
Was it convincing? Well, while I didn't find this book to be particularly deep or transformational, it was interesting enough that I want to read more, and I do see a lot of appeal in Stoicism.
One of the things the author points out is that Stoicism has a lot in common with Zen Buddhism - they prescribe a lot of the same behaviors and attitudes, though they get there from different directions. Since I've also had an interest in Zen, this clicked with me, and since the author rejected Zen for the same reason I did - he's too analytical and sitting for hours trying to "empty your mind" would be painfully tedious for people like us - the Stoic approach has promise.
Of course, one problem with the Stoics is their philosophy is predicated on what man's "purpose" is, with that purpose presumably declared by our creator, Zeus. You can easily transfer this to God (Stoicism is pretty compatible with Christianity), but it requires a bit more rationalizing to achieve an evolutionary purpose applicable to Stoicism for us atheists and agnostics.
So what did the Stoics believe and what should you do as a Stoic? Irvine spends a lot of time trying to preemptively rebut misconceptions about the Stoics - e.g., that they were joyless, unemotional, believed in forsaking pleasure and suppressing grief, etc. In fact, the Stoics did believe in enjoying life, and they did not deny emotion. They taught that one should not allow one's emotions to control you, and that the seeking (or enjoyment) of pleasure should not be your primary purpose in life nor your chief objective, only a side benefit of living a virtuous life. And that you might not enjoy any such side benefits - if you lived in a virtuous life, you might wind up miserable because that's fate, and if that happens, you should suck it up and keep going.
The last part may not be particularly encouraging, but I actually liked it because as the author points out, it flies in the face of a lot of modern psychology. Irvine has some particularly harsh criticisms for "grief counseling," claiming that studies have shown that getting counseled for grief actually prolongs one's grief, whereas taking a Stoic approach helps you get over it more quickly.
That can sound kind of cold, since the Stoic message is basically "Yes, it sucks that your child died, but she's dead now and you can't change it, so move on." But really, how does it benefit someone to prolong their grief over unchangeable events? Mastery of Stoicism doesn't mean you don't grieve over a dead child - it means you grieve, accept that it happened, and move on. More importantly, the Stoic philosophy encourages people to appreciate what they have now - e.g., your living child - and take nothing for granted, because you never know when it could be taken from you.
Am I actually convinced that Stoicism is for me? Well, like I said, based on this book, I am willing to give it a try. At the same time, the book was a very cursory introduction and while it talked a little bit about Stoic techniques (such as "negative visualization" - imagining that the things you have have been taken away, or that your life sucks more than it does) it doesn't really provide much in the way of useful instruction. Back in Greco-Roman days, there were actual Stoic schools to teach these things, but Stoic schools today are kind of hard to find. So I guess I will have to look for more books on the subject. But whether you are interested in trying out Stoicism for yourself or not, this book is a decent entry point.
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- Scott
- 2014-04-18
Finding your inner stoic
What did you love best about A Guide to the Good Life?
I found myself surprisingly liking this book a lot. It demystifies what is commonly and mistakenly identified as a dour philosophy and makes it accessible to everyday, modern life. Equal parts self- help book, stoicism 101 course, and "serenity now!" mantra, Irvine makes a compelling case for adopting the tenets of stoicism as a balm to our hectic, information overloaded, materialistic society. I found myself quite intrigued and taken with the advice in this book and have found myself practicing it daily. It moves along briskly and avoids the self-help book pitfalls of pandering to the reader or being too trite.
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- Gerard Sanroma Guell
- 2015-01-24
Excellent contemporary view of stoicism
Great book explaining stoicism in a contemporary way.
It reads very smoothly. Well structured and the author presents the concepts in a way relevant to our days.
I particularly liked the ending when justifies stoicism from an evolutionary point of view. This is a nice contribution of the author.
I also liked the personal experience of the author while practicing stoicism.
Finally it suggests some further reading.
Very interesting book. Accessible. The author makes the points very clear in my opinion.
I like the narrator too. Not too slow (like others I have heard).
Great book. Thanks.
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- Sam Havens
- 2015-04-27
Fantastic
This is a great book, and the narrator fits perfectly. I would recommend this title to any thoughtful friend or family member. I started this book at a real low point, and found this profoundly helpful. Also, unlike most books that offer life advice, the author is clearly a smart, logical individual who thinks carefully about what he says and explains what it is like to put his advice into practice.
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- girorv
- 2016-05-18
Where's the editor ?
This is the history and applications of stoicism. Generally I find that I purchase self-help books when I feel the need. So it is with this one. I am, therefore, generous with the review. Others have complained of the reader. I must add my voice to theirs. Good grief man, lighten up. Just because we are talking about philosophy one doesn't have to make it dry ? A few good chops from an editor would have helped as well. Goodness I don't need that much history. These are minor irritations though I listened with interest and enjoyed and learned. Thank you for this book
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- Arthur
- 2015-08-24
a positive shift in perception
a great guide to help appreciate all the things we have in life. this book helped alleviate stress and let go of ego.
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- wish 4 par
- 2015-07-07
5th read in 3 months. Masterful!!!
An excellent, readable, understandable, modern story about Stoicism
A great story, understandable quotes, modern life examples and Mr Irvine contrasts old roman life with 21century life problems and how Stoicism fits into modern life
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- Alex
- 2015-09-28
Informative and blunt!
Narrator captured essence of author, very informative and clear. Informative for those who are simply curious and helpful to those actually looking to choose a lifestyle. Great book all around.
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- Marcus Goepfert
- 2015-11-22
Might be better to buy this on paper
Not sure if the subject is suited for an audio book. I found it hard to retain information.
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- Oliver
- 2018-07-11
Well crafted.
Irvine and Cronin give a clear, conversational but not breezy treatment of applied Stoicism. There are many personal guides to Stoicism cropping up these days (Holiday, Robertson, Pigliucci, etc.). Along with Becker's theoretical book A New Stoicism, this is the one modern practical guide I return to.
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