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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Stoicism provides a practical, sensible guide to dealing with life’s problems and challenges.
Chapter 3: Not everything is under our control. Concentrate on what you can affect and let go of the rest.
Chapter 4: The Stoics said we should pursue moral virtue rather than chasing wealth, health or comfort.
Chapter 5: Stoic ideas of virtue, rooted in wisdom, courage, temperance and justice, have always mattered.
Chapter 6: Watching and emulating role models is a powerful way to live a good life.
Chapter 7: Stoicism can strengthen and transform your attitude toward death.
Chapter 8: Pause and reflect; imagine others’ perspectives to better manage provocation and misfortune.
Chapter 9: Nurture genuinely good friendships and meaningful conversations for a richer life.
Description
In How to Be a Stoic (2018), philosopher Massimo Pigliucci explores how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can guide us toward a good life. He shows how Stoicism can help us focus on what we can change, come to peace with the prospect of death and deal with frustrations and problems in everyday life.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in philosophy
- People in search of a better way to live their lives
- Anyone struggling to come to terms with things beyond their control