Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life (Teach Yourself)

The Stoics lived a long time ago, but they had some startling insights into the human condition-insights which endure to this day. The philosophical tradition, founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in 301 BC, endured as an active movement for almost 500 years, and contributions from dazzling minds such as Cicero, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius helped create a body of thought with an extraordinary goal-to provide a rational, healthy way of living in harmony with the nature of the universe and in respect of our relationships with each other.

In many ways a precursor to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Stoicism provides an armamentarium of strategies and techniques for developing psychological resilience, while celebrating all in life which is beautiful and important. By learning what Stoicism is, you can revolutionize your life and learn how to seize the day, live happily and be a better person.

This simple, empowering book shows how to use this ancient wisdom to make practical, positive changes in your life. Using thought-provoking case studies, highlighting key ideas and things to remember and providing tools for self-assessment, it demonstrates that Stoicism is a proven, profound pathway to happiness.

• How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life
• How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
• A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
• A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control_52 Week-by-Week Lessons
• The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User's Manual
• The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
• The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
• The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy
• Philosophy as a Way of Life: Spiritual Exercises from Socrates to Foucault
• Build Your Resilience: CBT, Mindfulness and Stress Management to Survive and Thrive in Any Situation (Teach Yourself)