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ISBN 10: 1394206275

ISBN 13: 9781394206278

Author: Tom Morris; Gregory Bassham

 

Stoicism For Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our world today. Learn how you can apply stoic principles for personal growth and better living, and how you can adapt this philosophical outlook to your unique circumstances. Written in terms anyone can understand, this friendly Dummies guide helps you understand stoicism, and also apply it in your life.

• Understand the basics of stoic philosophy, including virtues and practices
• Learn how to keep calm and carry on when life throws you curveballs
• Apply stoic principles to improve your relationships and quality of life
• Discover the history of stoicism and how its principles can apply to today’s world

This book is great for anyone who wants to learn more about stoicism and its benefits.

Stoicism For Dummies Morris 1st Table of contents:

Part 1: Ancient Stoicism

Chapter 1: Stoicism: A Philosophy for Our Time

A Way of Thought for Our Time

What Does “Philosophy” Even Mean?

What Wisdom Is and Is Not

Using Wisdom with the Stoics

Chapter 2: Socrates and the Beginnings of Western Philosophy

Heraclitus the (Cranky and) Obscure

Socrates: The Barefoot Gadfly and General Pain-in-the-Patootie of Ancient Athens

Diogenes of Sinope: Socrates on Steroids

Chapter 3: The First Stoics

The Basic Teachings of Zeno and His Stoic Followers

Why Stoicism Had Its Moment in Ancient Greece and Rome

Chapter 4: Stoicism Comes to Rome

Seneca and Epictetus

Seneca: Wealthy but Frugal

Epictetus: Slave Turned Philosopher

Chapter 5: Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-Emperor

A Stoic Philosopher Comes to the Throne

Two Themes in Marcus’s Philosophy

The Demise of Ancient Stoicism

Part 2: The Stoic Worldview

Chapter 6: The Stoic View of Reality

Everything Is Made of Matter

God and Nature

The Place of Humanity in the Cosmos

Chapter 7: Providence, Fate, and Free Will

“Everything Is Fated”

Is God to Blame for Evil?

Stoic Fate and Passivity

Part 3: Stoic Ethics

Chapter 8: Virtue as the Goal of Life

Virtus and Arete

Virtue at the Center

Happiness and Virtue

The Good, Bad, and Indifferent

Chapter 9: Things We Can Control

The Dichotomy of Control

Exploring the Concept of Control

The Problem of External Goals

Trying Our Best

An Alternate Strategy

Chapter 10: Desire and the Happy Life

Getting Clear about Desire

Desire and Happiness

An Opportunity for Hope

Chapter 11: Pleasure and Pain

The Epicurean Pull of Pleasure

Pleasure and Pain with the Stoics

Using Sensations and Situations

Chapter 12: Natural Law

What Is Natural Law?

Natural Law in Roman Law

Modern Stoicism and Natural Law

Chapter 13: Building Strong Communities

Philosophers as Social Advisors

The Two Roots of Community

Plato and Aristotle Behind It All

Circles of Community and Care

Part 4: Passions and Emotions

Chapter 14: Stoic Apathy: Why You Should Care

Two Ideas of Apathy

Definitions and Images in Film

Digging Deeper into Stoic Apathy

The Discipline We Need

The Nature of Emotions

Apathy and Ataraxia

Finding Sensible Peace

Concluding Thoughts on Apathy

Chapter 15: Love and Friendship

Two Big Ideas for Friendship and Love

True Friendship

The Interpenetrating Unity of Souls

Stoics in Love and on It

Sex and Love with the Stoics

Chapter 16: The Fear of Death

Matters of Life and Death

Philosophy as Preparation for Death

Two Epicurean Efforts to Calm Us Down

Epictetus Against Fearing Death

Marcus Aurelius Weighs in on Death

Seneca’s Quantity or Quality Argument

Part 5: Stoic Virtues

Chapter 17: The Master Virtues

The Nature of Virtue

The Stoic View of Virtue

The Four Cardinal Virtues

Chapter 18: Finding Resilience and Inner Peace

Resilience: The Art of Bouncing Back

The Stoic Quest for Inner Peace

Part 6: Stoicism Today

Chapter 19: The Stoic Next Door: The Popular Revival of Stoicism Today

The Rise of Modern Stoicism

Leading Figures in Modern Stoicism

Chapter 20: Modern Stoicism

What Is Modern Stoicism?

Key Differences: Ancient and Modern

Modern Stoicism: Down and Upsides

Part 7: The Part of Tens

Chapter 21: Ten Books Every (Budding) Stoic Should Read

The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

The Stoic Art of Living: Inner Resilience and Outer Results

How To Be a Stoic

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

The Stoics (2nd edition)

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Daily Stoic

Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide

Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living

Chapter 22: Ten Great Stoic Blogs and Podcasts

Daily Stoic Blog

Stoicism Today Blog

Figs in Winter Blog

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Traditional Stoicism Blog

Daily Stoic Podcast

The Walled Garden Podcast

Stoic Meditations Podcast

Stoicism: Philosophy As a Way of Life Podcast

Stoic Coffee Break Podcast

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