How to be stoic massimo5/28/2023 It is rather demanding, stipulating that moral character is the only truly worthy thing to cultivate health, education, and even wealth are considered "preferred indifferents." Stoicism, like any life philosophy, may not appeal to or work for everyone. "Einstein's God": the simple, indubitable fact that Nature is understandable by reason.Identification of God with Nature. Stoicism is not about suppressing or hiding emotion–rather, it is about acknowledging our emotions, reflecting on what causes them, and redirecting them for our own good. See my notes below or Amazon for details and reviews. Or go straight to the source and read Seneca or Marcus Aurelius. It's essentially a walkthrough of Epictetus. If you're looking to get into Stoicism, check out A Guide to the Good Life, Ego Is the Enemy, or The Obstacle Is the Way. I didn't feel like it brought enough original ideas to the table, based on the books already out there. New addition to my library of Stoic philosophy. How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life – by Massimo Pigliucciĭate read: 6/24/17.
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