Massimo Pigliucci

How To Be A Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci delves into the ancient wisdom of Stoicism and offers a modern take on this enduring philosophy. Through a series of enlightening dialogues with Epictetus, one of Stoicism's greatest teachers, Pigliucci explores how Stoic principles can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilled life. Whether you are facing everyday challenges or seeking deeper...

The practical guide to applying Stoicism to our daily lives. The answers to our daily worries and anxieties – big or small – lie at the heart of Stoic philosophy. Live Like a Stoic is the essential guide to help us live the good life. It offers a year-long programme of 52 weekly exercises aimed at mastering an array of...

Lessons on living a good life from the leading philosopher of modern stoicism. 'Bursting with practical wisdom and engaging stories ... a Stoicism 2.0 for twenty-first century happiness' - Skye Cleary 'A bold, contemporary updating of Stoicism for the present day' - John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism Learn how to survive life's hardships and enjoy its pleasures with...

What Socrates's greatest failure says about a 2,000-year-old question: is it possible to teach ourselves and others to become better people? Can we make ourselves into better human beings? Can we help others do the same? Can we get our leaders to care that humanity prospers, not just economically, but also spiritually? These questions have been asked for over two...

A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life. What does life truly mean? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? These are some of life's biggest questions that can be hard to think through. Fortunately, a group of philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have already...

What Socrates's greatest failure says about a 2,000-year-old question: is it possible to teach ourselves and others to become better people? Can we make ourselves into better human beings? Can we help others do the same? And can we get the leaders of our society to care that humanity prospers, not just economically, but also spiritually? These questions have been...