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    Stoicism: A Comprehensive Guide To Stoicism and Stoic Philosophy
    Stoicism: A Comprehensive Guide To Stoicism and Stoic Philosophy
    Stoicism: A Comprehensive Guide To Stoicism and Stoic Philosophy
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    Stoicism: A Comprehensive Guide To Stoicism and Stoic Philosophy

    By John Ferguson

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    STOICISM



    Stoicism started as far back as the 3rd Century BCE when Zeno of Citium would sit on a porch in Athens and share his theories with all who cared to listen. Over time, more people started to realize just how valuable this school of thought could be, and it started s

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIngram Publishing
    Release dateOct 30, 2020
    ISBN9781761036491

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      Stoicism - John Ferguson

      Introduction

      Life is full of ups and downs. There are occurrences that catch us completely off-guard and leave us in a state of absolute shock. It could be one traumatic experience after the other and, most times, situations like these get in the way of our attaining genuine happiness. I mean, can you be truly happy when you heard that rumor about your workplace doing layoffs? Or maybe you just got that scary test result from your doctor. Whatever the case is, the fact remains that unfortunate events happen and when they do, the majority of us become distraught and extremely upset. While it is completely understandable to feel this way, Stoicism helps you discover how to deal with events like these when they do happen so that they do not affect your emotions and your happiness. Everyone wants to be happy. We all enjoy that sweet feeling that many people consider to be the main purpose of life but, sometimes, happiness can seem like an abstract idea that isn’t really attainable. Is it possible to be genuinely happy? The answer is Yes. Stoicism maintains that you can feel true happiness even in the midst of crises and unforeseen negative circumstances.

      Stoicism started as far back as the 3rd Century BCE when Zeno of Citium would sit on a porch in Athens and share his theory with all who cared to listen. Over time, more people started to realize just how valuable this school of thought could be, and it started spreading across the Greek and Roman civilizations. People from various walks of life started to adopt Zeno of Citium’s theories: from soldiers to playwrights, slaves to emperors, these theories most definitely hold untapped treasures many of us are not so familiar with. If you opened this guide, you’re likely wondering what Stoicism is about and if it can actually be practiced in this era as well. Maybe you’ve wondered who present-day Stoics really are and how this approach to life benefits them, especially in the modern times we live in. How is a school of thought that was created hundreds of years ago still relevant and beneficial to its practitioners in the 21st Century? You likely have so many questions to ask on this topic and this guide is where you will get all the answers you need and more. Within these pages is information that will enlighten you, transform you and improve your life. In this guide, you’ll get insight on Stoicism. Together, we’ll take an in-depth look into its intricacies.

      The nuggets contained in this guide will show you how Stoicism can help you to conserve time, improve your concentration skills and be more grateful for the good things that do come your way. Learning about Stoicism can help to improve even workplace dealings because, with it, you can see how to deal with any ‘difficult’ clients you may come across at work. For a school of thought that is hardly given a second thought by many people, Stoicism does present numerous benefits to those who practice it. This is a way of life that has helped countless people from ancient cultures to contemporary and is sure to be equally beneficial to you as well.

      Dive into this guide and get to know the main ideas behind Stoicism. You’ll discover various aspects of the practice, take a look at the lives of famous Stoics and learn Stoic exercises that can help you live each day happily and contentedly. The sooner you start reading, the sooner you can begin to enjoy a life of satisfaction and fulfillment. 

      Chapter One: Stoicism And Why You Should Be Interested

      Ever heard the word Stoic? If you have, there is a fair chance it was used in a negative context. In our society today, many people associate the word Stoic with a complete indifference to all kinds of emotions. The general misconception is that Stoics are impassive people who aren’t swayed by any emotion at all, be it love, pain, joy, or any other emotion. Stoicism is a school of philosophy that has been around since as far back as the 3rd Century BCE. At its core are values that are completely different from the common misconception. It makes use of personal ethics and methods to gain wisdom that are tailored and practicable for each person. When unfavorable events happen, Stoics believe that we don’t actually react to them. Rather, they believe we act according to the way we view such events and that is completely in our hands.

      From the Hellenistic period to the Roman era, Stoicism was one of the major schools of philosophy practiced. Its history is divided into three phases which are the Early Stoa, Middle Stoa and Late Stoa. Since its inception, it has been embraced by many notable people but the mastermind of this school of thought was Zeno of Citium, a Greek philosopher in Athens. The practice has evolved in many

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