{"id":5064,"date":"2023-05-29T16:14:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T14:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/?p=5064"},"modified":"2023-05-29T16:18:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T14:18:37","slug":"kaum-bekannte-stoische-buecher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/little-known-stoic-books\/","title":{"rendered":"5 little-known stoic books you should read"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stoicism is a philosophy of life that teaches us how to live well in a chaotic and unpredictable world. It helps us cultivate virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control, and deal with challenges such as pain, loss, anger, and fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/stoicism\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/StoicsBanner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/StoicsBanner.png 800w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/StoicsBanner-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/StoicsBanner-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/StoicsBanner-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/en\/stoicism\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/how-to-live.de\/der-stoizismus\/\">Articles; All about Stoicism: what it is, how it came to be, and more.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are familiar with the classical Stoic texts of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, but there are many other books that can greatly enrich our understanding and practice of Stoicism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we recommend five lesser-known Stoic books that you should read if you want to further your knowledge of this philosphical school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>The inner castle<\/strong><\/em> from Peirre Hadot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The practicing stoic<\/em><\/strong> by Ward Farnsworth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>How to Be a Stoic<\/em><\/strong> from Massimo Pigliucci<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>How to Be a Stoic<\/em><\/strong> by Sharon Lebell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>A guide to the good life<\/em><\/strong> by William B. Irvine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-color has-theme-palette-3-background-color has-text-color has-background\">If you are looking for books on the stoizumus that are particularly suitable for beginners, you can find the corresponding article:<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/how-to-live,de\/beste-bucher-fur-stoizismus-beginner\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/how-to-live,de\/beste-bucher-fur-stoizismus-beginner\"><strong>The 7 Best Books for Stoicism Beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Inner-Citadel-Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius-ebook\/dp\/B0BJTFH5LQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The inner castle <\/a><\/em>from Pierre Hadot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_Sov1cMBLNnb8GY&#038;asin=B0BJTFH5LQ&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.67%\">\n<p><em>Note: We could currently only find the book in English (title: The Inner Citadel), not in German.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a comprehensive and insightful study of the Meditations of the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Hadot shows that the Meditations are not merely a collection of personal reflections, but a systematic guide to living according to the Stoic principles of reason, nature, and virtue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He explains how Marcus Aurelius used the Stoic exercises of attention, self-examination, meditation, contemplation, and action to build his inner citadel of strength and resilience. This book will help you realize the depth and importance of the meditations for your own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This book is especially recommended for anyone who wants to<\/strong> want to deepen their understanding of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-50640\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Here are the chapters for you<\/h4><div id=\"ac-50640\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Preface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note on Transliteration and Quotation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Translator's Note<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 THE EMPEROR-PHILOSOPHER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 A FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE MEDITATIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 THE MEDITATIONS AS SPIRITUAL EXERCISES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 THE PHILOSOPHER-SLAVE AND THE EMPEROR-PHILOSOPHER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 THE STOICISM OF EPICTETUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 THE INNER CITADEL, OR THE DISCIPLINE OF AsSENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 THE DISCIPLINE OF DESIRE, OR AMOR FATI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 THE DISCIPLINE OF ACTION, OR ACTION IN THE SERVICE OF MANKIND<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 VIRTUE AND JOY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 MARCUS AURELIUS IN HIS MEDITATIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbreviations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Index<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Practicing-Stoic-Philosophical-Users-Manual-ebook\/dp\/B085H5R3JJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical Handbook for the Mind<\/a><\/em> by Ward Farnsworth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User&#039;s Manual\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_QMhoOIjA4BgPwJ&#038;asin=B085H5R3JJ&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This book is a modern and accessible introduction to the core ideas and practices of Stoicism. Farnsworth organizes the book into 12 chapters, each dealing with a central theme such as happiness, desire, emotions, death, duty, and freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He draws on the writings of various Stoic authors as well as other philosophers and thinkers to illustrate and explain Stoic teachings. He also gives practical advice and examples of how to apply Stoicism to everyday situations and challenges. This book will help you learn the basics of Stoicism and practice it in your own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This book is especially recommended for anyone who wants to<\/strong> Want to know the basics of Stoicism and how to apply it to their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-50641\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Here are the chapters for you<\/h4><div id=\"ac-50641\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Foreword<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 1: Judgment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 2: Outside Things<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter3: Perspective<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 4: Death<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 5: Desire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 6: Wealth and pleasure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 7: The opinion of others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 8: Evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 9: Emotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 10: Adversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 11: Virtue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 12: Learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 13: Stoicism and its Critics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Be-Stoic-Ancient-Philosophy-ebook\/dp\/B06XGLD7SL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life<\/a><\/em> from Massimo Pigliucci<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_gWHWGNF2dTkBw1&#038;asin=B06XGLD7SL&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Note: We could only find the book in English, not in German.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a personal and compelling account of how the author, a philosopher and scientist, discovered and adopted Stoicism as his philosophy of life. Pigliucci tells how he explored and tried out Stoicism through the four cardinal virtues-practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also introduces the reader to some of the key Stoic concepts and techniques, such as the dichotomy of control, the view from above, the trichotomy of consent, and the discipline of desire. This book will help you see how Stoicism can be relevant and useful to your own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This book is especially recommended for anyone who wants to<\/strong> want to see how Stoicism can be relevant and useful for today's questions and problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-50644\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Here are the chapters for you<\/h4><div id=\"ac-50644\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Chapter 1: The Unstraightforward Path<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 2: A Road Map for the Journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PART I. THE DISCIPLINE OF DESIRE: WHAT IT IS PROPER TO WANT OR NOT TO WANT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 3: Some Things Are in Our Power, Others Are Not<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 4: Living According to Nature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 5: Playing Ball with Socrates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 6: God or Atoms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PART II. THE DISCIPLINE OF ACTION: HOW TO BEHAVE IN THE WORLD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 7: It's All About Character (and Virtue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 8: A Very Crucial Word<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 9: The Role of Role Models<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 10: Disability and Mental Illness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PART III. THE DISCIPLINE OF ASSENT: HOW TO REACT TO SITUATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 11: On Death and Suicide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 12: How to Deal with Anger, Anxiety, and Loneliness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 13: Love and Friendship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 14: Practical Spiritual Exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendix: The Hellenistic Schools of Practical Philosophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acknowledgments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover More<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also by Massimo Pigliucci<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Praise for How to Be a Stoic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Index<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Living-Classical-Happiness-Effectiveness-ebook\/dp\/B00AHC9PZW\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Living-Classical-Happiness-Effectiveness-ebook\/dp\/B00AHC9PZW\" target=\"_blank\"><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Be-Stoic-Ancient-Philosophy-ebook\/dp\/B06XGLD7SL\" target=\"_blank\">How to Be a Stoic<\/a><\/em>: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness<\/a><\/em> by Sharon Lebell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_tYFpEDb1gLisuY&#038;asin=B00AHC9PZW&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Note: We could only find the book in English, not in German.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a modern and poetic interpretation of Epictetus' Enchiridion, one of the most influential Stoic texts. Lebell translates and adapts the original teachings into short and simple passages that capture the essence and spirit of Stoicism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also adds her own comments and insights on how to apply Stoic wisdom to modern life. This book will help you enjoy and appreciate the beauty and power of the Enchiridion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This book is especially recommended for anyone who wants to<\/strong> want to read a fresh and inspiring version of Epictetus' wisdom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-50642\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Here are the chapters for you<\/h4><div id=\"ac-50642\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Dedication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prologue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spirit of Epictetus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Manual for Living<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invitation to the Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential Teachings on Virtue, Happiness, and Tranquility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why Be Good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epi Who? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How a 2000-Year-Old Dead White Male Changed MyLife<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Stoic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copyrigbt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the Publisher<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic-ebook\/dp\/B0040JHNQG\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic-ebook\/dp\/B0040JHNQG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Guide to the Good Life: How to Use the Ancient Art of Stoicism for Your Life<\/a><\/em> by William B. Irvine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_vCGdY6G3emeAY3&#038;asin=B0040JHNQG&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This book is a practical and compelling guide on how to live a good life according to Stoicism. Irvine argues that the main goal of Stoicism is to achieve serenity, a state of calm and contentment with one's life. He explains how stoicism can help us achieve serenity by teaching us to control our desires, feelings, and actions. He also introduces some of the most effective stoic techniques, such as negative visualization, self-denial, voluntary discomfort, and fatalism. This book will help you understand and adopt the Stoic way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This book is especially recommended for anyone who wants to<\/strong> want to find out how Stoicism can help them achieve happiness and satisfaction in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-50643\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Here are the chapters for you<\/h4><div id=\"ac-50643\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>Part 1 THE Emergence oF SToICISM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 1 A philosophy interested in the practical aspects of life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 2 The first Stoics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 3 Roman Stoicism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 2 THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES OF THE STOIKERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 4 <br>Negative visualization<br>What is the worst that can happen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 5 <br>Dichotomy of control<br>Become invincible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 6 <br>Fatalism<br>Leaving the past behind ... and the present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 7 <br>Waiver<br>About the dark side of pleasure and how to deal with it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 8 <br>Meditation<br>Observing oneself in stoic practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 3 STOIC ADVICE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 9<br>Duty<br>From the love for people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 10<br>Social relations<br>From dealing with other people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 11<br>Insults<br>Dealing with disparagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 12<br>Mourning<br>Of overcoming tears by means of reason<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 13<br>Anger<br>From overcoming anger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 14 <br>Personal values<br>From the pursuit of fame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 15 <br>Personal values<br>From dealing with luxury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 16<br>Exile<br>From the survival of a banishment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 17<br>The age<br>From banishment to a nursing home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 18<br>Dying<br>Of the good end of a good life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 19<br>How to become a stoic<br>Start simple and arm yourself against ridicule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 4 THE STOICISM AND MODERN LIVING DEvICES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 20<br>The decline of stoicism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 21<br>Stoicism rethought<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 22 <br>Applied Stoicism<br>A stoic reading program<br>Notes<br>Bibliography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just five of the many books that can enrich your study and practice of Stoicism. We hope you find them useful and inspiring. Remember that it is not enough to read them; you must put Stoic teachings into practice in your daily life. As Epictetus said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\"Don't just say you've read books. Show that through them you've learned to think better, to be a more critical and reflective person.\"<\/p>\n<cite>Epictetus<\/cite><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stoicism is a philosophy of life that teaches us how to live well in a chaotic and unpredictable world. It helps us cultivate virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control, and deal with challenges such as pain, loss, anger, and fear. 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