A Handbook for New Stoics

A year of weekly exercises in Stoicism, the ancient practical philosophy, comes from philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez, a seasoned practitioner. They note that much stress comes from events outside anyone's control, such as waiting on test results, preparing for a meeting or quarreling with someone close, while the response to those events can still be chosen. Across 52 lessons, one per week, the authors show how Stoic teachings help a person step back, see a situation in proportion and act with intention in modern life. Readers who already know Seneca and Marcus Aurelius and readers entirely new to Stoicism are both addressed.

Author Stephen Hanselman endorsed it as an engaging, practical handbook for exploring Stoicism and pursuing the good flow of life that Zeno described.