A Stoic breviary: Classical wisdom in daily practice - Softcover

Milburn, Liam

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ISBN 10: 1546669086 ISBN 13: 9781546669081

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

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Stoicism, a school of philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome, still remains vital and timeless. It asks us to consider the root of our happiness, and to discover the strength within ourselves to live well depending upon our own character, not merely upon the circumstances of our lives. The Stoic recognizes that philosophy isn’t just about thinking, but how that thinking assists us, day by day, in living. This book serves as a breviary in the classical sense: a collection of 365 passages from the great Stoic philosophers, for meditation on each day of the year. The author offers his own experiences, thoughts, and reflections on the original texts, so as to encourage the reader to apply ancient lessons to modern life. Stoicism asks us to recognize our true humanity in relation to Nature, to live life with a genuine understanding and love for what is true and good, and to find the deepest joy in measuring our lives by our own excellence.

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Dr Liam Milburn was a teacher of philosophy and the classical liberal arts. Born in Austria, and then growing up in Boston, Massachusetts, he, and his family, eventually settled in rural Oklahoma.

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