A Reference Guide to Stoicism: A Compilation of the Principle Stoic Writings on Various Topics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781496900173)

Stoicism is a 2,300 year-old Greek and Roman philosophy that addressed human happiness. This book is a compendium of principal Stoic philosophers Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius? writings arranged by topic. On escape Seneca wrote whatever your destination you will be followed by your failings; on death Marcus Aurelius advised be content with your allocation of time; on happiness Cicero believed that a happy life depends on very little; and on suicide Epictetus suggested to quit the game when it no longer pleases you and depart. These are a few profound ideas from an ancient philosophy of life that explained things are what we make them; contentment does not come from externals; ambition, avarice and luxury impede happiness; use proper judgments; remain indifferent to matters outside choice; and pleasure and passion are the primary causes of human unhappiness. The writings of ancient Stoics reproduced in this book are as relevant today as they were millennia ago.

Author: John L. Bowman
ISBN-10: 1496900170
ISBN-13: 9781496900173
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2014
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.50d