Interestingly enough just as I got there, I saw another person browsing through the same book by the Philosophy table. I didn't have much going on during this rainy Sunday today in NYC, so I swung by the store to check the book out. At the very least, I wanted to let everyone here know about a book that I really enjoyed and that helps me with my Stoic practice. I'm sure that it will be available very soon if it's not already. I know for a fact that the book has been released, but I'm not sure what websites/publishers are currently selling it. Here is the link to the publisher's book page: They're not bad books by any means-I personally really enjoyed Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way." But I wouldn't be surprised if many of you are like me, and wished for a more straight-forward, clearly written summary of the Stoic practice with plenty of source material from the school's main thinkers. On the other hand, many of the more "pop-psychology" books on Stoicism that have come out in the past 5-10 years are, in my opinion, lacking too much of the vigor of the original sources. Going directly to the Discourses of Epictetus or the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius can be slightly daunting and time-consuming, especially for those beginning the practice. When trying to practice Stoicism, it's often difficult to find a balance between the original texts and modern application. I've gotten the chance to read this book, and for me it struck a great balance between the source material and a more modern voice. Farnsworth is currently the dean of the University of Texas School of Law. It's called "The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User's Manual," and is written by Ward Farnsworth, a writer with a wide-ranging set of interests (including the history of rhetoric and metaphor, tort law, and chess strategy). I just wanted to let this sub know about a terrific book that came out this month. Meditations, Enchiridion, Seneca's essays: view and compare translations.We are a community committed to learning about and applying Stoic principles and techniques. View the subreddit without personal and advice posts For any clarification you can message the mods. Please consult our community rules before making a new comment or post. In the interest of creating a safe space to discuss Stoicism, especially for those new to Stoicism, posts and comments that grossly violate reddiquette will be removed. A summary of central themes in Stoicism.Recommended translations of Marcus Aurelius.Recommendations for introductory reading.Welcome! Please read our FAQ, which includes (but is not limited to) answers to questions on:
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