Stoicism Book Recommendations: Where should I start with Stoicism?
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- Опубликовано: 24 июн 2019
- My good friend Pete just asked me "Where should I start with this Stoicism stuff?"
In this video I cover the initial books I read and then suggest a place to start.
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How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci - amzn.to/2IKKINc
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca - amzn.to/2J4tOYL
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday - amzn.to/2FtZcPu
The Daily Stoic Journal by Ryan Holiday - amzn.to/2J6CVIu
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday - amzn.to/2FxLxXJ
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday - amzn.to/2Fwo49w
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - amzn.to/2X2E3GW
I loved How to Be a Stoic. Such a lovely, compassionate conversation between Pigliucci, Epictetus, and the reader.
For someone looking for an introduction to Stoicism I would recommend that their very first book be “A Guide to the Good Life” by William B. Irvine. After reading that book, you should have a good idea about what Stoicism is, its history, how to apply it and why. Even one decided to then further study Stoicism I would then move on to his second book “The Stoic Challenge.” I would also recommend simultaneously purchasing “The Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday and doing one entry per day while reading “The Stoic” challenge. Other recommendations would be “Stillness Is The Key,” “The Obstacle Is The Way,” and “Ego Is The Enemy” by Ryan Holiday as well. That being said, I have ready many books on Stoicism and “A Guide To The Good Life” was in my opinion levels above the rest. The actually literature from the Stoics themselves are fantastic as well and if you’d like to dig deeper!
Do you know of any other books similar to a guide to the good life? I read up to the stoic challenge as well but am having trouble finding more books
@@xiangxiang8280 give How to Think Like a Roman Emporer a try if you haven't already.
A guide to the good life is where I'm starting. I just bought it two days ago!
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Downloaded a guide to the good life this morning, I'm past the halfway point now but I just wanted to thank you for this comment. I've tried looking into stoicism for years now but never found a good introduction. Everything else I've read has been overwhelming. So again, thank you!
Brilliant stuff man keep up the discussions and books on stoicism
Meditations of Marco Aurelius is the best book, especially if you get one with annotation. The other book is the Epictetus book. Those are first-hand stoicism books. A good review of other books, but some of them seem like self-help books and not philosophy books.
Thank you for acknowledging Epictetus. Musonius Rufus (Epictetus' teacher) is another great resource for roman (Middle Stoa) stoicism.
I purchased how to be a stoic on audible after watching your video, and I LOVE IT! I also liked that he mentioned Snowden🌝 I thought it was an older book until then, I like it better now that I know it’s more recent.
Exactly what I’m looking for thank you sir
Thank you! Had my head full of choices en you helped me pick one!
Great work mate..!!
This was really helpful thank you
Thanks for the recommendations 👍👍
Thanks!!
Very good info.
This iyi senden what i need thank you so much
Thank you
Please make a video covering the entirety of stoicism
Nice one👍
Stoicism has more power when you combine it with mysticism, since human beings seem to respond well to ritual, and spiritual ideas, without being dogmatic.
Very true. For me I combine Stoicism with Buddhism as a way of life
Thats hinduism for you, that’s exactly what im into
Have you read the practicing stoic? Its a great book. Thank you for the video
Would you do a video of essential reads from the stoics themselves, once you have a good base of stoicism philosophy? Thanks, mate. Well wishes
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I like the accent, so cute. Thanks for the 📚
Have you read 'how to think like a Roman emperor' and 'practicing stoic'?
How to Think like a Roman Emperor is an excellent book. Really enjoyed it. Especially understanding better the link between modern day CBT and Stoicism.
One should start with " beginners guide to stoicism". Its basic introduction to stoicism like what it means and it's foundations...
Read "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*uck" by Mark Manson. On top of being the most easy book to read ever, even for non-English speakers, this book doesn't waste your time with difficult language that no one understands or too much nonsense abstract thinking. It goes for what you are looking for, which is deciding which things in your life you should care about, and which others you should just not.
I assure you this book is going to changue your life.
I read the book and it was complete trash ,"you can win" is killer though but stoicism is different from what the subtle art of not giving a fuck speaks about
@@ZubairKhan-hr2bp I don't really agree with that. Stoicism teaches about the development of self-control, and I feel like we care about many unnecesarily things on our daily basis, so avoiding these we can provide meaning to more important things, alongside relieving ourselfs from what we don't care. Of course this is my personal opinion, and what the book tells you, but I don't really see your point when you say that the book is not about stoicism.
@@axess01exe97 superficially it is almost identical i agree but when you read a philosophy backed by a particular school of thought that has been refined through centuries can not be compared with an author who clutches the information from around with some personal philosophical touch and jot it down to formulate a book
@@ZubairKhan-hr2bp That is a really good point. I respect your opinion.
@@axess01exe97 that response was very stoic of you
No Epictetus?!
Daily Stoic podcasts by Ryan Holiday and the Stoic Coffee Break. 366 Daily Meditations. Little book of Stoicism Multicolor tiger on the cover. Not just putting up with shyt life serves up. Be more than a resilient Phoenix. Take on obstacles adversity and get stronger like a Hydra.
Please can you recommend some novels which have Stoic protagonists? PLEASE REPLY
I would almost call the lord of the rings a book in that category more specifically seems to have some stoic traits like their courage inspire of there obsticals and not letting fear get in the way of the mission
Tom Wolfe's A Man in Full.
"Gods and Legions" by Michael Curtis Ford is a historic novel about the late Roman emperor Julian who was a big admirer of Marcus Aurelius. Currently reading it and find it quite enjoyable. You probably have to be into history to enjoy it though.
I am preparing for engineering entrance exam and this year is very important for my studies. And spending 10-20 hrs is little bit difficult.
But I had a lot of interest in stoic philosophy.
Should I spend some time on books on stoicism or it will not worth it ?
I am preparing for JEE exam and am already studing for 9 to 11 hours
Please suggest me how to start stoicism and with which book.
Meditations marcus aurelius
30 min reading a day
Also take out some time for some physical exercise too, sitting 11 hrs a day calls for some movement
Are you Scottish? I think by your accent, yes. Either way, I'd listen to you talk about carrots just to listen to your accent. :)
Too much Ryan Holiday. Go to the source, the man that inspired and was one of Marcus Aurelius' study resources, Epictetus. "How to Be Free" is a wonderful translation of The Enchiridion and has a very thorough introduction by John A A Long. You want practical daily advice? This is ii.
I didn’t think ‘How to be a stoic’ was that good. Found it too verbose and didn’t really hit the mark for me. Soz.
I think Stoicism and Christianity go hand in hand. Ecclesiastes is a perfect representation of this