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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Stoics aim to live virtuous, wise lives fully aligned with the natural order.
Chapter 3: Developing a bond with virtue gives you a steady behavioral compass to rely on, no matter what life may throw your way.
Chapter 4: When you master your passions, true happiness will naturally follow.
Chapter 5: It is senseless to wish for immortality, because it is logically impossible.
Chapter 6: Stoic philosophy is not about suppression or passivity; instead, it means choosing reactions wisely and accepting reality calmly and joyfully.
Chapter 7: You can make peace with physical pain through deliberate, controlled practice.
Chapter 8: When you appreciate the value of voluntary hardship, you will truly enjoy life’s good things more.
Chapter 9: Marcus Aurelius held that mentorship and constructive criticism would foster greater personal accountability.
Chapter 10: You can employ counter-rhetoric to balance out discussions when people rely on emotions to prove their point.
Description
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor (2019) describes the guiding principles of Stoicism through the life and writings of Marcus Aurelius. As one of the most esteemed Roman emperors, his most admired characteristics as a leader were informed by the philosophy of the Stoics. We also find out how these practices can be followed by anyone today.
Who Should Listen
- Amateur and advanced Stoics looking for a fresh perspective
- People curious about the life of Marcus Aurelius
- Anyone interested in how ancient philosophy mixes with modern psychology