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The Practicing Stoic
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone - the most valuable wisdom of ages past made available for our times, and for all time.
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- J in Victoria
- 2019-10-20
Best Stoicism book
I have read several books on Stoicism, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and related philosophies and psychology. The book is organised well, with chapters by principal topics, and the reader does a good job reading. My favourite aspect of the book is the excellent use of original source material, particularly the Medications of Marcus Aurelius, and the writings of Seneca, Epictetus, and other original thinkers. When making a particular point, the author quotes one of the philosophers and cites, as in an academic paper, the specific source of the quote (document, page, section). Very helpful in the event that one would like to read the quote in its original context. A book I will 'read' many times I'm sure.
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- Erin Courtney Adair
- 2021-05-22
Stranded Desert Island Book! Great Voice. Stoic af
Honesty, best voice. A candle and the bathtub, and you are transported to a wisdom spa of the ages. This book is the last word on stoicism you will ever need. I imagine it will be on rotation in my life until I memorize it. Truly, the way it introduces, then drills down each aspect of the human condition will make you actually realize you are smarter than you know, as it cuts through today's bewildering bad advice. I would bet that you will treasure it. Big statement, but... very possible. 10/10 stars. Seriously, though, if you could take this to a desert island, you'd realize its not at all half bad being stuck there... thats what it does to you. Declutters and clears away the excess vice, vanity, fear, and bs. Amazing audio book for the soul. Makes you calm and wise.
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- Clear Menser
- 2020-10-30
Not a story, light treatise
If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.
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- Erik Thorkildsen
- 2020-08-29
very interesting and a great voice recording
the narration of this book was stellar and kept it very interesting throughout. I would highly suggest to anyone interested in the subject
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- RobertsWorld
- 2023-12-08
Insightful, an enjoyable listening experience!
The narrator has a pleasant tone, I found this to be impactful towards listening intently.
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- Graham
- 2023-07-30
Amazing
I can never leave a full ten for it leaves no room for improvement. But this has to be one of the best books I have ever read.
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- Lane upton
- 2023-07-08
Good concepts, hard to follow listening
It feels like someone is just reading quotes to you without much guidelines to follow.
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- Global3xchange
- 2023-06-08
Thank you!!!
Thank you for the work of this book! And thank you for making it available on Audible. Thank you!!!
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- Tyler
- 2023-05-15
Amazing!
Been listening nonstop and 10 hours went by very quickly. Filled with tons of good information.
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- Noah
- 2023-04-05
Amazing 👏
This was so much better than I could have hoped. I think everyone should listen to this book.
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