The Everyday Stoic Simple Rules for a Good Life by William Mulligan, 2024
William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms principles from ancient Stoic philosophy into a contemporary guide for overcoming the challenges of modern life and cultivating an unshakeable sense of inner calm, so that you too can live like a Stoic.
Focus on What Matters: A Collection of Stoic Letters on Living Well by Darius Foroux, 2022
Why is it so hard to live well amidst the chaos and noise? While you might think this is a problem of the modern world, it's a timeless issue.2000 years ago, the ancient Stoics talked about the exact same challenges we're facing today, like: How can we find inner peace? What does it take to be happy? Can we become more resilient? The answers can be found in the philosophy of #Stoicism. @bookstodon #books
I've never been able to get into Stoicism, but I still like reading about different philosophies. However, I also know that that is one where a lot of popular works deviate badly from the original.
So, a question: are Ryan Holiday's books solid/accurate? Are they in line with ancient Stoic philosophy? Are they a purely modern interpretation? Are they worth reading for growing my non-expert knowledge (in a positive, not just critiquing, way)?
@aehdeschaine@bookstodon I was introduced to Stoicism when a friend recommended "The Obstacle is the Way". It piqued my interest enough to find out that there are other contemporary writers who do a much better job, in my opinion, than Holiday of laying out what the philosophy is about in an accessible way. Some that I would recommend are Massimo Pigliucci, Donald Robertson, and William B. Irvine. #philosophy#stoicism#books#reading#stoicAuthors
Stoic Foundations by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus
An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A Stoic.
Stoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice.
Yet somehow Epictetus's father was always cheerful.
"Who had it better than us?" he liked to ask.
"Um everyone?" she would reply.
"We have our health, we have each other" he'd say with a smile.
"I love life and all it brings me. Simple as that"
Ryan Holiday, The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations.
Can anyone recommend a good book that is both an introduction to #Stoicism and a guide to practically implementing it in one's life? I'd love a recommendation. @bodhidave, any suggestions?