A Handbook for New Stoics, Massimo Pigliucci
A Handbook for New Stoics, Massimo Pigliucci
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A Handbook for New Stoics
How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control; 52 Week-by-Week Lessons

Author: Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez

Narrator: Rupert Farley

Unabridged: 10 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/14/2019

Synopsis

A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever—here are fifty-two ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern world.An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teaches us how to accept the things we cannot change and how to live a good life. It helps us improve our outlook, increase our well-being, and thrive in the face of adversity. But how does one live like a Stoic? In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and practitioner Gregory Lopez guide listeners through fifty-two weekly lessons, each based on a common obstacle. Stressing out about a meeting at work? Try listing the things you can control and those you can’t. Epictetus writes: “In our power are thought, impulse, will to get, and will to avoid”—in other words, our own attitudes. Discover what you can control and quickly achieve peace of mind.Featuring quotes from philosophers, analysis by the authors, and journaling activities, these lessons enable readers to reframe their perceptions and be happier.

About Massimo Pigliucci

Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His most recent book is How to Be a Stoic. Gregory Lopez is the founder of the New York City Stoics Meetup and cofounder of the Stoic Fellowship. Both live in New York City.

About Gregory Lopez

Gregory Lopez is the founder of the New York City Stoics Meetup and cofounder of the Stoic Fellowship. He lives in New York City.

About Rupert Farley

Rupert Farley is an actor from the United Kingdom. He has had various roles in movies such as Shakespeare in Love, From Hell, and Mrs. Brown. He is best known for his voice-acting work, which includes TV advertisements and animation.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gail

This is a book for those committed to the Stoic life. The exercises are worthwhile and in-depth and could be scary for some. It is not a book you just “read” but a book that you “do”. On the author’s suggestion (as time would not allow for the full 52-week practice in order to get this review writte......more

Goodreads review by Fabrizio

After exactly one year I finished the whole Stoic practice curriculum contained in this book, containing 52 weekly exercises illustrating the theory, but especially the importance and variety practice, of Stoicism. The exercises are presented in an accessible schematic way, with modern day examples a......more

Goodreads review by Øleksandra

я настільки далека від стоїцизму, що прочитала книгу за два дні замість 52 тижнів))) справедливості заради, там нема що читати особливо, це суто практичний посібник з вправами і короткими поясненнями та цитатами філософів до них. загалом було цікаво, але враження в мене досить полярні. втім, це моє п......more

Quotes

“In an age that equates virtue with frenzies of outrage and denunciations of others’ failings, A Handbook for New Stoics serves as an inspired self-help cure.” Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex

“Explore Stoicism and achieve what Zeno called ‘a good flow of life.’” Stephen Hanselman, coauthor of The Daily Stoic

“One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” Tim Ferris, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Pigliucci’s How to Be a Stoic

“Highly readable, written in clear and accessible prose, and illuminated with anecdotes of both a personal and an historical nature.” Washington Independent Review of Books, on Pigliucci’s How to Be a Stoic

“This successful blend of knowledge and action items will entice readers looking for thoughtful prompts for self-reflection.” Publishers Weekly

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