Lessons in Stoicism: What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us about How to Live

What aspects of your life do you really control? What do you do when you cannot guarantee that things will turn out in your favour? And what can Stoicism teach us about how to live together?

In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. From online groups to Stoicism badges and how-to guides, this philosophical movement is gaining more followers. But what exactly did the Stoics believe and how did they live their lives? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics - Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius - with snapshots of their fascinating lives.

In vivid prose, Sellars shows how the works of these three Stoics have inspired readers ever since, speaking as they do to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. Their works, fundamentally, are about how to live - how to understand one's place in the world, how to cope when things don't go well, how to manage one's emotions, and how to behave towards others.

Comforting and inspiring, Lessons in Stoicism is a deeply thoughtful guide to the philosophy of a good life.