{"product_id":"stoic-foundations-the-cornerstone-works-of-stoicism-paperback","title":"Stoic Foundations: The Cornerstone Works of Stoicism - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcus Aurelius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSeneca\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEpictetus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow To Be A Stoic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is always to go back to the foundation--the original texts, written by the great Stoic philosophers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Three writers form the bedrock of Stoic thought: Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor; Seneca, a playwright and advisor; and Epictetus, a former slave turned philosopher and teacher. \u003ci\u003eStoic Foundations \u003c\/i\u003ecombines the work of these three pillars of Stoic thought into one essential volume, including Marcus Aurelius's \u003ci\u003eMeditations, \u003c\/i\u003eselections from Seneca's \u003ci\u003eLetters from a Stoic\u003c\/i\u003e, and Epictetus's \u003ci\u003eEnchiridion. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Though they were written millennia ago, these texts have resonated with readers across the centuries, offering powerful, clear guidance that remains relevant and transformative in the modern day. Featuring an insightful introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Be A Stoic, Stoic Foundations \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for anyone interested in exploring modern Stoicism and in reading the luminaries of Stoic philosophy in their own words. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus Aurelius\u003c\/b\u003e was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He was the last emperor during the Pax Romana, a time of peace and stability for the Roman Empire. He wrote \u003ci\u003eMeditations, \u003c\/i\u003eone of the key texts of Stoic philosophy, while on campaign, as a way to foster his own self-improvement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeneca\u003c\/b\u003e was a Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright. He was the tutor and advisor of Emperor Nero before he was forced to drink poison for allegedly having aided in an assassination attempt against the emperor. He is best known for his letters and essay on moral issues as well as his tragedies, including \u003ci\u003eMedea\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePhaedra\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpictetus\u003c\/b\u003e was born into slavery, but gained his freedom and became one of the primary thinkers in the Stoic tradition. The only record of his teachings comes via Arrian, his pupil, who recorded much of his philosophy and reasoning. \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964758786349,"sku":"9780306834738","price":19.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/stoic-foundations-the-cornerstone-works-of-stoicism-paperback-4933066.webp?v=1775472247","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/stoic-foundations-the-cornerstone-works-of-stoicism-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}