The true teachings that ancient Stoic philosophy offers to the men and women of our time
Can Marcus Aurelius' words about fame, spoken almost two thousand years ago, help us deal with social media? Can we benefit from Seneca's reflections on virtue or tolerance when we accumulate professional and personal frustrations in a hectic 21st century society?Esteemed classical philologist Antonio Cascon Dorado updates one of the most exciting and comprehensive philosophies in human history so that we can apply it to our daily lives.
Focus on intimate and social education, the way of thinking and discussion in difficult times, using opinion as discussion, seeking peace, staying away from success or money, using time as wealth, being calm in the face of pain or death, enjoying love, and achieving a fulfilling and complete life.Everything we strive for from birth was analyzed, discussed, and summarized by the Stoics, forming an immortal wise heritage. This well-documented, engaging, and easy-to-understand book, designed to bring ancient philosophy closer to the general public, summarizes its basic principles, updates them, and critically analyzes them in light of our own times.
