The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient

In this practical, refreshingly optimistic guide, philosopher William B. Irvine explains how centuries-old wisdom can help us better cope with everything from the everyday stresses of modern living to its significant crises. The Stoic Challenge uniquely combines insights from ancient Stoics like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus with techniques discovered by contemporary psychological research, such as anchoring and framing. The result is Irvine's surprisingly simple, updated "Stoic test strategy," which teaches us how to dramatically alter our emotional response to life's stumbling blocks. Not only can we overcome these obstacles?we can benefit from them, too.

Author: William B. Irvine
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 02/23/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780393541496

About the Author
Irvine, William B.: - William B. Irvine is professor of philosophy at Wright State University. The author of seven books, including The Stoic Challenge and A Guide to the Good Life, he has also written for the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Salon, Time, and the BBC. He lives in Dayton, Ohio.