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Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics lays the foundation for virtue ethics, arguing that the ultimate goal of human life is eudaimonia (flourishing). It explores the nature of virtue, distinguishing between...
Pierre Hadot's 'The Inner Citadel' provides a detailed commentary and translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. Hadot's analysis delves into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Aurelius'...
The Enchiridion, or Handbook, by Epictetus is a concise guide to Stoic philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on what we can control our thoughts and actions and accepting what we cann...
George Long's 'Lives of the Stoics' provides biographical accounts of key figures in the Stoic tradition, including Zeno, Cleanthes, Chrysippus, and others. This book offers valuable historical contex...
Jonathan Haidt's 'The Happiness Hypothesis' explores the ancient wisdom of philosophers and religious teachers to understand the nature of happiness. It examines ten great ideas about happiness, such...
Stoic Logic by Scott A. Mayers delves into the logical underpinnings of Stoic philosophy. It examines the Stoic system of logic, including its principles of reasoning, argumentation, and inference. Th...
Stoicism: An Ancient Philosophy for Modern Minds offers a comprehensive overview of Stoic philosophy, exploring its historical context, core principles, and practical applications. Bowker examines the...
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