Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life - Softcover

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Robertson, Donald

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Synopsis

The Stoics lived a long time ago, but they had some startling insights into the human condition-insights which endure to this day. The philosophical tradition, founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in 301 BC, endured as an active movement for almost 500 years, and contributions from dazzling minds such as Cicero, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius helped create a body of thought with an extraordinary goal-to provide a rational, healthy way of living in harmony with the nature of the universe and in respect of our relationships with each other.

In many ways a precursor to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Stoicism provides an armamentarium of strategies and techniques for developing psychological resilience, while celebrating all in life which is beautiful and important. By learning what Stoicism is, you can revolutionize your life and learn how to seize the day, live happily and be a better person.

This simple, empowering book shows how to use this ancient wisdom to make practical, positive changes in your life. Using thought-provoking case studies, highlighting key ideas and things to remember and providing tools for self-assessment, it demonstrates that Stoicism is a proven, profound pathway to happiness.

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About the Author

Donald Robertson is a psychotherapist, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and the treatment of anxiety. He is an expert on the relationship between ancient philosophy and modern psychotherapy / psychology.


Donald is the author of dozens of articles in therapy journals and magazines and of the books: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and The Practice of Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy, Build your Resilience.

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Ancient truths that will revolutionize your life. The Stoics had some useful and startling insights into the human condition. By learning to understand their philosophy, you will discover a genuinely revolutionary set of strategies for living your life.

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ISBN 10:  1444187104 ISBN 13:  9781444187106
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2014
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