The Stoic Challenge

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SKU: 9780393541496
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A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient

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The Stoic Challenge by William B. Irvine explores the application of Stoic philosophy to modern life challenges, turning them into opportunities for personal growth and resilience. By using psychological insights and Stoic wisdom, the book guides readers on how to tackle everyday obstacles with a calmer and more composed mindset. Irvine provides practical techniques and perspectives that encourage readers to embrace challenges as exercises to strengthen one's character and mental fortitude.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in practical philosophy and self-improvement. It offers insights into using Stoic principles to transform life’s challenges into opportunities for personal growth and resilience. This work is ideal for those looking to cultivate mental strength and serenity amidst adversity.

The Stoic Challenge

Ancient Stoic insights combined with modern psychological research help us overcome—and even benefit from—everyday obstacles.

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In this practical, refreshingly optimistic guide, philosopher William B. Irvine explains how centuries-old wisdom can help us better cope with everything from the everyday stresses of modern living to its significant crises.

The Stoic Challenge uniquely combines insights from ancient Stoics like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus with techniques discovered by contemporary psychological research, such as anchoring and framing. The result is Irvine's surprisingly simple, updated Stoic test strategy, which teaches us how to dramatically alter our emotional response to life's stumbling blocks.

Not only can we overcome these obstacles; we can benefit from them, too.

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The Stoic Challenge by William B. Irvine has garnered praise for its approachable and warm introduction to Stoic philosophy, offering readers practical strategies to face life's challenges with resilience. Irvine's writing is described as congenial, providing guidance for maintaining calm and control in turbulent times by focusing on what one can control. The book is noted for drawing on classic Stoic texts to offer insights into overcoming anxiety and fostering inner stability.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393541496

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 189g

Pages: 192

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Career Development Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development William B Irvine

About the Author

William B. Irvine is professor of philosophy at Wright State University. The author of seven books, including The Stoic Challenge and A Guide to the Good Life, he has also written for the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Salon, Time, and the BBC. He lives in Dayton, Ohio.

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