A Guide to Stoicism, by St. George William Joseph Stock

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A clear and accessible introduction to the Stoic school of philosophy, written by classical scholar St. George Stock. The book traces Stoicism from its Greek origins under Zeno of Citium through its Roman exponents Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Stock explains the Stoic physics, logic and ethics, and shows how the Stoics built a complete way of life around virtue, reason and inner freedom. An ideal first text for anyone who wants to understand the philosophy behind resilience, calm and self-mastery.