The Fourth Pillar

Harry Moffitt has put together a part instruction manual, part history lesson on the Stoic philosophy principles and how they can apply to life in today’s busy world. Using modern world examples and drawing from his time spent in the military, Moffitt shows how we can apply the principles of Stoicism to help us in our day to day lives. The Fourth Pillar focuses on how we can expand our thinking and look towards our inner philosophical self for purpose and self awareness. Scattered with stories from his SAS past, quotes from philosophers and real life examples, this book makes for an engrossing read. Written in down to earth language, and very much a thought provoking read. The book is full of quotes, snippets of psychology, real life experiences mixed in with examples from the boardroom to the battlefield.

I think this would appeal to readers interested in learning more about the Stoic philosophy and how it can help build resilience and self awareness. The ‘behind the scenes’ examples are fascinating and I loved the fact that the book explored different theories and used real examples to illustrate the points.