Beyond Stoicism

“A must-read for anyone interested in practical philosophy.”―Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

Navigate the challenges of modern life, with ancient and time-tested Greek and Roman thinkers at your side.

“A refreshing example of a too-rare form of self-help, in which the goal isn’t success or happiness but becoming a better human being.”―The Wall Street Journal

What is a good life? And how can we create that life in a world filled with uncertainty? Beyond Stoicism invites you to find your own answers to these big questions with help from thirteen of the most prominent Greco-Roman philosophers―many of whom inspired, or were inspired by, the Stoics. By taking cues from the lives and ideas of the Cynics, Epicureans, and others, you’ll learn to:

• Seek pleasure with Aristippus 
• Strike the right balance with Aristotle 
• Focus on what’s up to you with Epictetus
• Be a rebel like Hipparchia
• Embrace uncertainty with Carneades
• Question everything with Socrates
• Work toward a just society with Plato
• And much more

Times have changed, but the quest for eudaimonia―a life worth living―stays the same: We still seek pleasure and crave love, avoid pain and fear death. That’s why all these ancient sages can continue to guide us, practicing Stoics and new seekers alike.