Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Why You Need to Read Modern Books on Stoicism

The Benefits of Understanding More About Stoic Philosophy

Donald J. Robertson's avatar
Donald J. Robertson
Aug 26, 2024
∙ Paid

I often see people online saying that there’s no point reading any modern books about Stoicism. You should just read the classics, they say, and ignore everything else.

I write books about and run courses on Stoic philosophy. I also run a large discussion group for Stoic philosophy on Facebook. One of the most common things we encounter online is the ph…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Donald J. Robertson.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Donald J. Robertson · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture