Stoicism
Gelesen von Leon Mire
St. George William Joseph Stock
(4,484 Sterne; 92 Bewertungen)
This short book is part of the Philosophies Ancient and Modern series, which attempts to make Western philosophy more accessible to the general public.
In this volume, George Stock provides a concise primer on Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that maintained that the universe is governed entirely by fate, and that humans can achieve happiness only by cultivating a calm acceptance of the vicissitudes of life. Among the Stoics of the Greek and Roman world were its founder, Zeno, the former slave Epictetus, and the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. George Stock discusses not only the Stoic ethics, but also less well-known aspects of Stoicism, such as its division of the branches of philosophy, its account of logic, and its natural philosophy.
(Summary by Leon Mire) (2 hr 15 min)
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Bewertungen
Interesting philosophy
Horatio Drake
(5 Sterne)
I only had vague sense of stoicism before listening to this book, not knowing that it has a whole system of doctrines and theories. I appreciate Leon's strenuous efforts. Well worth the time to learn.
To Be and not to See!
Vinod Russell.
(5 Sterne)
Excellent presentation of the core values of the adherent.
Enjoyed Listening to This.
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(5 Sterne)
The person reading this made it possible to learn a new sibject. The book is good for anyone who is looking for a critique of stoicism.