ISBN: 9781567926118 - practicing stoic: a philosophical user's manual (15 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. ?Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. This isn?t just a book to read?it?s a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.??The Washington PostSee more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease?here are the greatest insights of the Stoics, in their own words. Presented in twelve lessons, Ward Farnsworth systematically presents the heart of Stoic philosophy accompanied by commentary that is clear and concise.A foundational idea to Stoicism is that we appear to go through life reacting directly to events. That appearance is an illusion. We react to our judgments and opinions?to our thoughts about things, not to things themselves. Stoics seek to become conscious of those judgments, to find the irrationality in them, and to choose them more carefully.In chapters including Emotion, Adversity, Virtue, and What Others Think, here is the most valuable wisdom about living a good life from ages past?now made available for our time.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. ?Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. This isn?t just a book to read?it?s a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.??The Washington PostSee more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease?here are the greatest insights of the Stoics, in their own words. Presented in twelve lessons, Ward Farnsworth systematically presents the heart of Stoic philosophy accompanied by commentary that is clear and concise.A foundational idea to Stoicism is that we appear to go through life reacting directly to events. That appearance is an illusion. We react to our judgments and opinions?to our thoughts about things, not to things themselves. Stoics seek to become conscious of those judgments, to find the irrationality in them, and to choose them more carefully.In chapters including Emotion, Adversity, Virtue, and What Others Think, here is the most valuable wisdom about living a good life from ages past?now made available for our time.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. ?Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. This isn?t just a book to read?it?s a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.??The Washington PostSee more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease?here are the greatest insights of the Stoics, in their own words. Presented in twelve lessons, Ward Farnsworth systematically presents the heart of Stoic philosophy accompanied by commentary that is clear and concise.A foundational idea to Stoicism is that we appear to go through life reacting directly to events. That appearance is an illusion. We react to our judgments and opinions?to our thoughts about things, not to things themselves. Stoics seek to become conscious of those judgments, to find the irrationality in them, and to choose them more carefully.In chapters including Emotion, Adversity, Virtue, and What Others Think, here is the most valuable wisdom about living a good life from ages past?now made available for our time.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Boston: David R. Godine, Publisher(2018). Hardcover. First edition. Fourth printing. Fine/Fine. A clean, tight copy. Comes with mylar dust jacket cover. Shipped in well-padded box. Smoke-free shop.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First published in 2018, Second Printing. 260pp. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread, in AS NEW condition. "The body of ideas known as Stoicism contains some of the finest and most durable wisdom of any age. The Stoics of classical times were deep students of desire, fear, status, emotion, and much else that bedeviled the human race thousands of years ago and bedevils it now. They were philosophers of a down-to-earth variety, seeking by force of their insights to free ordinary people from their sufferings and illusions. Their councils are as interesting and useful today as when first written. The most helpful advice that anyone offers nowadays is usually something the Stoics said with greater economy and wit twenty centuries ago. [] The insights of the Stoics have long been hard to see as a whole because they are spread over a wide range of sources that are two thousand years old. This book brings the most practical and valuable of those teachings together in one place, with an organization and commentary that makes their meaning and relevance clear for our times. The result is a course on the art of living taught by the foremost ancient masters of the subject." [jacket copy] "An extraordinary book. THE PRACTICING STOIC provides enough richness to power a hundred years of seminars, combined with a framework of organization and interpretation that makes the subject clear and accessible. Worth much more than its weight in gold."--Mark Helprin. "This sturdy and engaging introductory text consists mostly of excerpts from the ancient Greek and Roman Stoic philosophers, especially Seneca, Epictetus through his student Arrian, and Marcus Aurelius as well as that trio's philosophical confreres, from the earlier Hellenic Stoics and Cicero to such contemporaries as Plutarch to moderns, including Montaigne, Adam Smith, and Schopenhauer. . . A philosophy to live by, Stoicism may remind many of Buddhism and Quakerism, for it asks of practitioners something very similar to what those disciplines call mindfulness."--Booklist. "This is a book any thoughtful person will be glad to have along as a companion for an extended weekend or, indeed, for that protracted journey we call life."--The New Criterion. Pristine hardcover w/brilliant corners & crisp edges, a square & tight binding, wrapped in a bright-as-new jacket. Quite presentable.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. This isn't just a book to read-it's a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.'-The Washington PostSee more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease-here are the greatest insights of the Stoics, in their own words. Presented in twelve lessons, Ward Farnsworth systematically presents the heart of Stoic philosophy accompanied by commentary that is clear and concise.A foundational idea to Stoicism is that we appear to go through life reacting directly to events. That appearance is an illusion. We react to our judgments and opinions-to our thoughts about things, not to things themselves. Stoics seek to become conscious of those judgments, to find the irrationality in them, and to choose them more carefully.In chapters including Emotion, Adversity, Virtue, and What Others Think, here is the most valuable wisdom about living a good life from ages past-now made available for our time.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnWard Farnsworth is Dean of the University of Texas School of Law and author of The Socratic Method, The Practicing Stoic as well as the Farnsworth Classical English serie.