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Think like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World Audible Audiobook – Original recording

Massimo Pigliucci (Author), The Great Courses (Author, Publisher), Professor Massimo Pigliucci (Narrator)
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Distilled to its essence, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy known as Stoicism is a philosophy of personal betterment. Professor Pigliucci, who knows firsthand just how transformative a Stoic approach to life can be, has designed these 25 lessons as an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.

For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people. Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Throughout the course, you’ll investigate what these great philosophers’ words and deeds can teach us about living life in the 21st century. What does Seneca tell us about managing our time in the best way possible? Why did Epictetus suggest to debate patiently with disagreeable people? Can Marcus Aurelius’ philosophy of being mindful of the labels we give ourselves help make the world a better place?

This course includes plenty of exercises you can use to retrain your mind to take on a more Stoic view of your life and the world around you. Yes, you’ll come away with an incredible wealth of knowledge about the history and principles of one of the most enduring philosophies of life - but you’ll also be on your way to a more meaningful life for yourself.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 10 minutes
  2. Author
    Massimo Pigliucci, see all
  3. Narrator
    Professor Massimo Pigliucci
  4. Audible release date
    March 26, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    The Great Courses
  7. ASIN
    B08ZDTWSN7
  8. Version
    Original recording
  9. Program Type
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Listening Length 11 hours and 10 minutes
Author Massimo Pigliucci, The Great Courses
Narrator Professor Massimo Pigliucci
Audible.com Release Date March 26, 2021
Publisher The Great Courses
Program Type Audiobook
Version Original recording
Language English
ASIN B08ZDTWSN7
Best Sellers Rank #38,853 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#48 in Greek & Roman Philosophy (Audible Books & Originals)
#76 in Ethics & Morality Philosophy
#87 in Individual Philosophers (Books)

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Overview of the philosophy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
    This is an outstanding overview of the philosophy. As another commented, it is very in depth and I found it best to only go a few chapters a night. There is so much practical understanding here and useful way of thinking in this philosophy. So for some, including me, it was a bit overwhelming at first. Going back after years of practice and study, I find this to be one of the best overview / introductions available.
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  • Jean Payens
    2.0 out of 5 stars Good info but dry as dirt
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
    DVD - Usually the great courses are fluid, funny, and really good at not being dry, but I have to admit… The information is solid, but there is many less pictures/examples in the presentation style is unfortunately beyond dry, so very challenging to stay focused, unlike most great courses series.
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