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How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Massimo Pigliucci (Author), Peter Coleman (Narrator), Hachette Audio (Publisher)
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An engaging guide to how Stoicism - the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius - can provide lessons for living in the modern world

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to act depending on what is within our control and separate things worth getting upset about from those that are not. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions. Should we get married or divorced? How should we bank in a world nearly destroyed by a financial crisis? How can we survive great personal tragedy? Whoever you are, Stoicism has something for you - and How to Be a Stoic is your essential guide.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 35 minutes
  2. Author
    Massimo Pigliucci
  3. Narrator
    Peter Coleman
  4. Audible release date
    May 9 2017
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Hachette Audio
  7. ASIN
    B0718Y6VRK
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 35 minutes
Author Massimo Pigliucci
Narrator Peter Coleman
Audible.ca Release Date May 09 2017
Publisher Hachette Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0718Y6VRK
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  • Dan in Canada
    5.0 out of 5 stars from it's earliest roots been about finding truth and applying it to living a good life.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2017
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    Outstanding book that brings key elements of ancient Stoicism into the 21st century. Massimo additionally delves into why this is appropriate: Stoicism has, from it's earliest roots been about finding truth and applying it to living a good life.
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  • Lynda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2020
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    Great product, exactly as described, packed well shipped lightening fast and arrived safely; Thank you!!!
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  • PMW
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable introduction to Stoicism
    Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2017
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    I initially tried to treat this as a textbook by skimming for information that I could apply.
    That was the wrong approach. I am taking my time with the second reading and having a much better experience.
    The book is a pleasant read and it makes the core teachings of Stoicism very accessible.
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  • Elliott N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
    Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2017
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    The book is written in an unconventional fashion, with long passages being a portrayed conversation between the author and the ancient Stoic Epictetus. Though it is somewhat unusual, I found the format to be surprisingly effective. The information was eminently practical and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the book.

    I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in Stoicism or related Hellenistic philosophies, or just philosophies of life in general.
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  • Jeff Estes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2017
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    Excellent thought. Recommend to every human being.
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  • Donald J. Robertson
    5.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century Stoicism
    Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2018
    Massimo Pigliucci is an important voice in the modern Stoicism movement. Instead of lecturing readers on academic philosophy he¡¯s chosen to provide them with a practical guide to living like a Stoic in the real world. He shows that Stoicism can provide a philosophy of life consistent with a modern scientific worldview, and with atheism or agnosticism as well as different forms of religion. He provides many vivid examples of everyday situations in which Stoic philosophy was found helpful in his own life. He also draws upon many examples from the lives of other individuals to make his point that adopting Stoic attitudes and behaviours can contribute to a more fulfilled and emotionally resilient way of living. For that reason, I think that both newcomers and people who are familiar with the philosophy will potentially obtain something of value from reading this book. The Stoics believed that the wise man is naturally drawn to writing books that help other people and they would surely see How to be a Stoic as a fitting attempt to reprise their timeless wisdom for the 21st century.

    Pigliucci concludes by describing a list of a dozen Stoic exercises:

    1. Examine your impressions, checking whether they place too much value on external things outside your direct control.
    2. Remind yourself of the impermanence of things.
    3. The reserve clause, which means adding the caveat ¡°fate permitting¡± to every planned action.
    4. How can I use virtue here and now?
    5. Pause and take a deep breath, waiting for strong emotions to abate naturally rather than acting rashly when we¡¯re upset.
    6. Other-ize, getting beyond personalization by considering how we¡¯d feel about our misfortunes if they befell another person.
    7. Speak little and well ¨C the Stoics were known for speaking ¡°laconically¡±, like Spartans.
    8. Choose your company well.
    9. Respond to insults with humour.
    10. Don¡¯t speak too much about yourself.
    11. Speak without judging, just stick to the facts and remain objective.
    12. Reflect on your day, by reviewing events each evening in a constructive and dispassionate manner, looking for areas in which you can improve.

    I would suggest some people might benefit from reading these first before starting the book.
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  • Andrew Mack
    4.0 out of 5 stars Some gems but long winded in the middle
    Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2020
    I had high hopes for this book and felt it came close to the mark but not completely. I'd actually give it a 3.5. Massimo takes the reader through the essentials of stoicism from an Epictetus perspective which is great and gives good tips and practical aspects to reflect upon and use in life. This is the beginning chapters and end of the book. However the middle of the book he seems to forget his audience and falls into philosophy-speak and tangents on issues unrelated to stoicism.
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  • Ron Peters
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent modern primer on Stoicism with a good deal of ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2017
    An excellent modern primer on Stoicism with a good deal of practical advice on how to live the Stoic life. A worthy addition to your bookshelf next to Irvine's A Guide to the Good Life.
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  • Manadon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro
    Reviewed in Spain on August 2, 2018
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    Presenta herramientas muy valiosas para enfrentar los desaf¨ªos de la vida y v¨¢lidas para el d¨ªa a d¨ªa tambi¨¦n, siendo adem¨¢s un buen complemento para aquellos que ya traen consigo valores cristianos.
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  • Schmalzl Diego
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and great introduction to stoicism
    Reviewed in Italy on June 26, 2017
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    Great book which gives a great insight into what stoicism is about and how to apply it into your own life.
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  • Jo?o Marcos Gris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Um excelente livro-guia para os trabalhos originais dos est¨®icos
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 21, 2019
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    Excelente introdu??o ao estoicismo. Ler os tr¨ºs grandes est¨®icos sem um livro-guia como esse pode fazer com que o leitor se confunda entre as opini?es de um deles e temas centrais da filosofia. Isso ¨¦ especialmente v¨¢lido para o Epiteto que ¨¦ o fil¨®sofo mais citado em How to Be a Stoic.

    Al¨¦m disso, ¨¦ uma excelente introdu??o aos textos do Massimo, que ¨¦ um dos autores mais l¨²cidos que j¨¢ li.

    Sugiro que o leitor que tenha gostado do estilo do autor procure a p¨¢gina no Patreon dele e leia as centenas de ensaios que ele produz sobre como aplicar filosofia no dia-dia. E at¨¦ pol¨ºmicas como ¡°Jeff Bezos ¨¦ um est¨®ico?¡±.

    Gostei tanto do livro que comprei o f¨ªsico, a vers?o eletr?nica e o audiobook.
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  • Ivonne O
    5.0 out of 5 stars Accesible
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2024
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    Lectura accesible para iniciar en el tema del estoicismo. Lo recomiendo ??
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