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The Stoic Challenge A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient

Hardcover • 2019 • English • 1. edition

The Stoic Challenge A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient

By William B. Irvine

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About the book

A practical, refreshingly optimistic guide that uses centuries-old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living. Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Stoicism offers us an alternative approach. Plumbing the wisdom of one of the most popular and successful schools of thought from ancient Rome, philosopher William B. Irvine teaches us to turn any challenge on its h...Show more

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ISBN

9780393652499

Publisher

National Geographic Books

Published year

2019

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The Stoic Challenge A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient

Format

Hardcover

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