How To Be A Stoic

Oct 31, 2024 5:40 PM

Author:Massimo Pigliucci

How To Be A Stoic

A philosophy still relevant in the modern world, Pigliucci, one of the top philosophers on Twitter and a regular contributor to the New York Times, Newsweek, Washington and Huffington Posts, shows how you can apply stoicism to your everyday life and make it more meaningful. With practical tips and exercises, meditations and mindfulness, this is perfect for fans of Jules Evans' Philosophy of Life - or anyone wanting to imbue their life with new meaning.

'Pigliucci makes a good case for Stoicism and living stoically' -- Daily Telegraph

'A good case for the enduring relevance of 2,000-year-old precepts' -- TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT

'Enjoyed reading this - enough information to be enlightening and clear and simple enough for a novice in the field to access easily' -- ***** Reader review

'Enlightening' -- ***** Reader review

'Loved this book so much' -- ***** Reader review

'Easy to understand with just the right twist of Philosophy' -- ***** Reader review

'Very thought provoking' -- ***** Reader review

'A great book full of great wisdom' -- ***** Reader review

'I am loving this book. Have been reading it non-stop since I got it' -- ***** Reader review

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'In this thought-provoking book, Massimo Pigliucci shares his journey of discovering the power of Stoic practices in a philosophical dialogue with one of Stoicism's greatest teachers.' RYAN HOLIDAY, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY AND THE DAILY STOIC

Who am I?

What am I doing?

How ought I to live my life?

Stoicism teaches us to acknowledge our emotions, reflect on what causes them and redirect them for our own good. Whenever we worry about how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal seems more elusive.

Massimo Pigliucci explores this remarkable philosophy and how its wisdom can be applied to our everyday lives in the quest for meaning. He shows how stoicism teaches us the importance of a person's character, integrity and compassion.

Whoever we are, we can take something away from stoicism and, in How to be a Stoic, with its practical tips and exercises, meditations and mindfulness, he also explains how relevant it is to every part of our modern lives.

Reviews

Pigliucci makes a good case for Stoicism and living stoically

—— Daily Telegraph

A good case for the enduring relevance of 2,000-year-old precepts

—— TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT

In this thought-provoking book, Massimo Pigliucci shares his journey of discovering the power of Stoic practices in a philosophical dialogue with one of Stoicism's greatest teachers.

—— RYAN HOLIDAY, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic

Excellent

—— Oliver Burkeman , The Guardian

As its title suggests, How to Be a Stoic is a how-to book, but one of a very high order. Yes, Massimo Pigliucci gives his readers advice on how to live a happy and meaningful life. He is careful, though, to put a secure foundation under that advice by explaining who the ancient Stoics were and how they arrived at the conclusions they did. Do you want to avoid wasting the one life you have to live? Read this book!

—— WILLIAM B. IRVINE, author of A Guide to the Good Life

How to Be a Stoic proves many things: that the ancient school of Stoicism is superbly relevant to our times; that profound wisdom can be delivered in lively, breezy prose; and that Massimo Pigliucci is uniquely gifted at translating philosophy into terms helpful for alleviating and elevating the lives of many

—— REBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN, author of Plato at the Googleplex

This is a lucid, engaging, and persuasive book about what it means to pursue Stoic ideals in the here and now. Massimo Pigliucci's imaginary conversations with Epictetus carry the reader effortlessly along while grounding the discussion firmly in the ancient Stoic tradition-and in his own life experience. The result is a compelling picture of a Stoic way of life that is consistent with contemporary science and philosophy, and is both eminently ethical and down-to-earth practical. It will be inviting to Stoics and non-Stoics alike who are willing to reason together seriously about how (and why) to be a modern Stoic.

—— LAWRENCE C. BECKER, author of A New Stoicism

If you want to learn the ways of Stoicism, and you're living in the 21st century, this should be one of the first books you read. Massimo has written a fine primer for the aspiring Marcus Aurelius.

—— DONALD J. ROBERTSON, author of The Philosophy of CBT and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness

Don't miss this smart and lively book by the world's foremost expert on emotion and the brain

—— Daniel Gilbert, PhD on 'The Emotional Life of Your Brain'

Goleman uses the emerging science of neuro-sociology to show how priming our brains for meaningful connectivity with others can make the world a better place . . . Fascinating

—— Sunday Telegraph on 'Social Intelligence'

Sure to provoke oodles of debate about declining attention spans in the young

—— Bookseller on 'Focus'

You've tried hygge and lagom - but it turns out ikigai is the key to happiness.

—— Independent

Ikigai is what allows you to look forward to the future... It might just help you live a more fulfilling life.

—— BBC

A fascinating read and a practical guide to seeking a long, healthy and happy life

—— Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine

The most eye catching autumn lifestyle trend is the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which translates as “reason to live”… An attractive and absorbing book.

—— Caroline Sanderson , The Bookseller

Persuasively shows that small changes can help readers find more joy and purpose in their lives [with] clear, succinct information . . . skillfully compiled . . . into an engaging, easily accessible format with lists, charts, and illustrations.

—— Publishers Weekly

The latest trend to take wellbeing bloggers by storm... A welcome reminder that we should all be making happiness a priority, for ourselves and our communities.

—— Huffington Post

The most eye catching autumn lifestyle trend is the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which translates as “reason to live”… An attractive and absorbing book.

—— Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller

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