{"product_id":"the-essential-stoic-the-most-important-writings-from-the-masters-of-stoicism-paperback","title":"The Essential Stoic: The Most Important Writings from the Masters of Stoicism - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEpictetus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarcus Aurelius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSeneca\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential writings from the three pillars of Stoicism. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bringing together the essential writings of the three most influential Stoic philosophers, \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Stoic \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible and instructive guide to living a better life through the teachings of Stoicism, and includes an insightful introduction from Mark Tuitert, Olympic speed skater and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stoic Mindset.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDistilling the wisdom of the three Stoic masters, this volume contains the three most widely-read volumes of Stoic philosophy in history. Readers will get a comprehensive, 360-degree view of Stoicism, from Epictetus' ethics to Marcus Aurelius' reflections to Seneca's aphorisms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHailed as one of Rome's \"last good emperors,\" Marcus Aurelius reflects on living wisely, calmly, and virtuously in a chaotic world. Epictetus describes the need to rationally accept the world around us and live with uncompromising virtue. Seneca provides quick, accessible Stoic wisdom in a series of letters to his friend Lucilius. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe philosophers' combined wisdom shows readers how to live their best lives, staying calm and rational in the face of hardship, remaining true to their own code of ethics, and accepting the world on its own terms.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARCUS AURELIUS was born in 121 AD. He is believed to have been a bookish young boy who studied with a number of Stoic philosophers. He had a reputation for virtue from a young age and was adopted into the imperial family. This led to him becoming Emperor of Rome, a post he held from 161 until his death in 180. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEPICTETUS was born into slavery in ancient Greece in 50 AD. He founded his own school of philosophy and became one of the foundational thinkers of Stoic philosophy. His discourses were transcribed and shared by his student Arrian, and his work has influenced countless readers over the centuries, from Marcus Aurelius to Tom Wolfe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSENECA was born in 1 BCE in Cordoba and educated in Rome, where he became an advisor for Emperor Nero and had a dramatic political career. However, he is best known for his contributions to Stoic philosophy, and his works played a central role in the renewed interest in Stoicism during the Renaissance.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.2 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53335138730349,"sku":"9781250325358","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/Cb7ccQcSxa9781250325358.webp?v=1778890018","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-essential-stoic-the-most-important-writings-from-the-masters-of-stoicism-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}