Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Socrates, Stoicism, and Cognitive Therapy

Read this Exclusive Excerpt from "How to Think Like Socrates"

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Donald J. Robertson
Aug 15, 2024
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In this exclusive excerpt from my forthcoming book, How to Think Like Socrates, I discuss how Socrates pre-empted Stoicism and how his philosophical method resembles a form of cognitive psychotherapy.

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I was astounded to come across ancient Greek dialogues where Socrates was doing something I can only describe as a precursor of cognitive therapy.

It was f…

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