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

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Donald J. Robertson
Aug 26, 2024
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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…

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