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"Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other Ancient Philosophers" is a self-help philosophy book written by Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez, and Meredith Alexander Kunz. The publication date is 2025.
The book explores thirteen prominent philosophies from ancient Greece and Rome, with the goal of helping readers develop their own personal philosophy for living a meaningful life.
The book is structured around the concept of a philosophical journey, with three main "ports" representing different approaches to the good life:
The book also includes a section called "Here Be Dragons," which explores three less well-known philosophies: Pythagoreanism, Megarianism, and Neoplatonism.
Each chapter provides a clear and engaging overview of a particular philosophy, including biographical sketches of key figures and explanations of key concepts. The authors also provide practical exercises designed to help readers apply these philosophies to their own lives.
The book emphasizes that there is no one "right" philosophy and encourages readers to experiment with different approaches to find what works best for them. The authors' goal is to provide readers with a "conceptual map" for building a life worth living.
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"Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other Ancient Philosophers" is a self-help philosophy book written by Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez, and Meredith Alexander Kunz. The publication date is 2025.
The book explores thirteen prominent philosophies from ancient Greece and Rome, with the goal of helping readers develop their own personal philosophy for living a meaningful life.
The book is structured around the concept of a philosophical journey, with three main "ports" representing different approaches to the good life:
The book also includes a section called "Here Be Dragons," which explores three less well-known philosophies: Pythagoreanism, Megarianism, and Neoplatonism.
Each chapter provides a clear and engaging overview of a particular philosophy, including biographical sketches of key figures and explanations of key concepts. The authors also provide practical exercises designed to help readers apply these philosophies to their own lives.
The book emphasizes that there is no one "right" philosophy and encourages readers to experiment with different approaches to find what works best for them. The authors' goal is to provide readers with a "conceptual map" for building a life worth living.

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