
Lives of the Stoics
The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
By: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
Paperback | 1 March 2022
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From the bestselling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of Stoicism's greatest practitioners.
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life.' - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
'Wonderful' - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion
For millennia, Stoicism has been the ancient philosophy that attracts those who seek greatness, from athletes to politicians and everyone in between. And no wonder: its embrace of self-mastery, virtue and indifference to that which we cannot control has much to offer those grappling with today's chaotic world. But who were the Stoics?
In this book, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offer a fresh approach to understanding Stoicism through the lives of the people who practiced it - from Cicero to Zeno, Cato to Seneca, Diogenes to Marcus Aurelius. Through short biographies of all the famous, and lesser-known, Stoics, this book will show what it means to live stoically, and reveal the lessons to be learned from their struggles and successes. The result is a treasure trove of insights for anyone in search of living a good life.
About the Authors
Ryan Holiday is one of the world's foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is the author of many bestselling books including The Obstacle is the Way; Ego is the Enemy; Stillness is the Key and The Daily Stoic.
Stephen Hanselman has worked in publishing for over three decades. He received a Master's degree at Harvard Divinity School, while also studying at Harvard's philosophy department.
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life.' - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
'Wonderful' - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion
For millennia, Stoicism has been the ancient philosophy that attracts those who seek greatness, from athletes to politicians and everyone in between. And no wonder: its embrace of self-mastery, virtue and indifference to that which we cannot control has much to offer those grappling with today's chaotic world. But who were the Stoics?
In this book, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offer a fresh approach to understanding Stoicism through the lives of the people who practiced it - from Cicero to Zeno, Cato to Seneca, Diogenes to Marcus Aurelius. Through short biographies of all the famous, and lesser-known, Stoics, this book will show what it means to live stoically, and reveal the lessons to be learned from their struggles and successes. The result is a treasure trove of insights for anyone in search of living a good life.
About the Authors
Ryan Holiday is one of the world's foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is the author of many bestselling books including The Obstacle is the Way; Ego is the Enemy; Stillness is the Key and The Daily Stoic.
Stephen Hanselman has worked in publishing for over three decades. He received a Master's degree at Harvard Divinity School, while also studying at Harvard's philosophy department.
Industry Reviews
'Stellar work ... This illuminating collection of biographies makes great use of Stoic wisdom to demonstrate the tradition's values' - Publisher's Weekly
'In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life.' - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
'A great read, particularly for a tough time' - Gen. Stanley McChrystal, author of 'Team of Teams' and 'Leaders: Myth and Reality'
'Wonderful' - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion
'There is philosophy for school and philosophy for life. This book is about the lives of men and women who lived their words and shows you how to do the same.' - Thomas Tull, founder of Legendary Entertainment
'In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life.' - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
'A great read, particularly for a tough time' - Gen. Stanley McChrystal, author of 'Team of Teams' and 'Leaders: Myth and Reality'
'Wonderful' - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion
'There is philosophy for school and philosophy for life. This book is about the lives of men and women who lived their words and shows you how to do the same.' - Thomas Tull, founder of Legendary Entertainment
ISBN: 9781788166010
ISBN-10: 1788166019
Published: 1st March 2022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Profile Books
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 2.4 x 12.9 x 19.8
Weight (kg): 0.28
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