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

Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Philosopher William B. Irvine combines key lessons from the ancient Stoics-- thinkers including Marcus Aurelius and Seneca--with modern psychological techniques such as anchoring and framing to develop a surprisingly simple strategy for dealing with life's unpleasant surprises. These include minor setbacks like being caught in a traffic jam or having a flight cancelled, as well as major setbacks, like those experienced by physicist Stephen Hawking, who slowly lost the ability to move, and surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost an arm to a shark.

By using the updated Stoic strategy, we can transform life's setbacks into opportunities for becoming calmer, tougher, and more resilient. The Stoic Challenge is a practical guide to using centuries- old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 09/03/2019
ISBN: 9780393652499
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.80d