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Lives of the Stoics

The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
By Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
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Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman explores the lives and teachings of famous Stoic philosophers, offering insights into their personal journeys and how they navigated life's challenges. The book aims to provide practical wisdom and timeless advice on resilience, virtue, and living a meaningful life.
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Lives of the Stoics

From the bestselling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of Stoicism's greatest practitioners.

From the bestselling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of Stoicism's greatest practitioners

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life. - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range

Wonderful - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion

For millennia, Stoicism has been the ancient philosophy that attracts those who seek greatness, from athletes to politicians and everyone in between. And no wonder: its embrace of self-mastery, virtue, and indifference to that which we cannot control has much to offer those grappling with today's chaotic world. But who were the Stoics?

In this book, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offer a fresh approach to understanding Stoicism through the lives of the people who practiced it - from Cicero to Zeno, Cato to Seneca, Diogenes to Marcus Aurelius. Through short biographies of all the famous, and lesser-known, Stoics, this book will show what it means to live stoically, and reveal the lessons to be learned from their struggles and successes. The result is a treasure trove of insights for anyone in search of living a good life.

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Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offers an enlightening collection of biographies that use Stoic wisdom to highlight the tradition's enduring values. It brings ancient philosophers vividly to life with engaging stories, making it a compelling read, especially in challenging times. The book has been described as wonderful and practical, showing how historical figures authentically lived by their philosophies.

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ISBN: 9781788166010

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 352

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Featured Books Mindset & Self Help New at Book Hero Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Ryan Holiday Self-Help & Personal Development Stephen Hanselman Tim's Books

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About the Author

Ryan Holiday is one of the world's foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is the author of many bestselling books including The Obstacle is the Way; Ego is the Enemy; Stillness is the Key and The Daily Stoic.
Stephen Hanselman has worked in publishing for over three decades. He received a Master's degree at Harvard Divinity School, while also studying at Harvard's philosophy department.

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