Publisher's Synopsis
Navigate the complexities of modern life with ancient and time-tested Greek and Roman thinkers at your side.
What is a good life? And how can you create it in a world filled with uncertainty? Beyond Stoicism invites you to find your own answers to these fundamental questions by journeying beyond the Stoa and exploring the wisdom of thirteen prominent Greco-Roman philosophers. Discover how to live with greater purpose, resilience, and joy as you learn from the Cynics, Epicureans, and other often-overlooked thinkers. With their guidance, you will learn to:
Seek pleasure with Aristippus
Find balance with Aristotle
Master what you can control with Epictetus
Embrace a life of radical freedom with Hipparchia
Find peace by questioning everything with Carneades
Challenge your assumptions with Socrates
Strive for a just society with Plato
...and much more
Times have changed, but the quest for eudaimonia - a life worth living - remains the same. We still seek pleasure and connection, grapple with fear and uncertainty. Let these ancient sages guide you, whether you're a practicing Stoic or a new seeker on the path to a more meaningful existence. With practical exercises to help you test-drive each philosophy today, you'll be ready to build your own unique path to a truly fulfilling life.
