Stoic Foundations

The Cornerstone Works of Stoicism

De: Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, Massimo Pigliucci - introduction

Narrado por: James Anderson Foster

An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A Stoic

Stoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is always to go back to the foundation—the original texts, written by the great Stoic philosophers.

Three writers form the bedrock of Stoic thought: Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor; Seneca, a playwright and advisor; and Epictetus, a former slave turned philosopher and teacher. Stoic Foundations combines the work of these three pillars of Stoic thought into one essential volume, including Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, selections from Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, and Epictetus’s Enchiridion.

Though they were written millennia ago, these texts have resonated with readers across the centuries, offering powerful, clear guidance that remains relevant and transformative in the modern day. Featuring an insightful introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be A Stoic, Stoic Foundations is essential listening for anyone interested in exploring modern Stoicism and in hearing the luminaries of Stoic philosophy in their own words.

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Decent, but don't lose your place

the performance is good, though the translation is not the best I have heard. also the fact that the three books are not separated by chapters makes it difficult if you accidentally lose your place.