He shows how stoicism teaches us the importance of a person's character, integrity and compassion.Whoever we are, we can take something away from stoicism and, in How to be a Stoic, with its practical tips and exercises, meditations and mindfulness, he also explains how relevant it is to every part of our modern lives. No goal seems more elusive.Massimo Pigliucci explores this remarkable philosophy and how its wisdom can be applied to our everyday lives in the quest for meaning. Whenever we worry about how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE BOOK PRIOR TO DISCUSSION.'In this thought-provoking book, Massimo Pigliucci shares his journey of discovering the power of Stoic practices in a philosophical dialogue with one of Stoicism's greatest teachers.' RYAN HOLIDAY, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY AND THE DAILY STOICWho am I?What am I doing?How ought I to live my life?Stoicism teaches us to acknowledge our emotions, reflect on what causes them and redirect them for our own good. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions: Should we get married or divorced? How should we handle our money in a world nearly destroyed by a financial crisis? How can we survive great personal tragedy? Whoever we are, Stoicism has something for us-and How to Be a Stoic is the essential guide. 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. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that focuses our attention on what is possible and gives us perspective on what is unimportant. 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. 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.

This book explains what Stoicism as a way of life looks like and how it makes us flourish. Stoicism is an ancient yet extraordinarily relevant practical philosophy that is aimed a living a good life. Massimo Pigliucci (Goodreads Author), Gregory Lopez (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating 741 ratings 20 editions. A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control52 Week-by-Week Lessons. As part of New Hampshire Humanities' Perspectives Book Groups, we're reading 'How to be Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life,' by Massimo Pigliucci. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.

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