What Is Stoicism? A Brief and Accessible Overview

<strong>An easy, jargon-free introduction to stoicism that covers the full range of stoic thought in a single compact volume<br> <br> </strong>Divided into short chapters that can be read in brief sittings, <em>What Is Stoicism?</em> compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose. This whistle-stop tour of Stoicism covers a surprising number of core topics:<br> <br> • the three pillars of Stoic philosophy: logic, physics, and ethics<br> • the ultimate goal of Stoicism: virtue<br> • the Stoic concept of <em>circles of concern</em>: our individual obligations to our family, community, and world<br> • the Stoic ideal of living in accordance with nature<br> <strong><br> </strong>Readers will come to appreciate the vitality of Stoicism and realize how the wisdom of the past can meet the challenges of the present and the future.<br>