St. George Stock's A Guide to Stoicism—a comprehensive primer on Stoic philosophy, exploring its origins in Greek and Roman thought, its reasoning process for virtuous living, and its divisions into logic, ethics, and physics. Narrated by Bill Boerst with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

A Guide to Stoicism is a primer resurrecting the ancient philosophy of Stoicism from its Greek and Roman origins. The work explains the Stoic reasoning process that leads to virtuous living, covering the teachings of Zeno (who founded Stoicism in his forties and believed life's purpose was "to live consistently") and his disciple Cleanthes (who refined this to "live consistently with nature"). Stock systematically presents Stoic philosophy through its three divisions: Logic (reasoning and knowledge), Ethics (virtue and the good life), and Physics (understanding nature and the cosmos).

✍️ About St. George Stock

St. George William Joseph Stock, M.A. (1850–?) was an English scholar and author known for works on logic and philosophy, including the mathematical treatise Deductive Logic (1889). His Guide to Stoicism provides an accessible introduction to ancient Stoic thought for modern readers.

🎙️ Narration

Bill Boerst brings clear, engaging narration to this comprehensive guide, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for students of Stoicism, those interested in ancient philosophy, and anyone seeking practical wisdom for modern living.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – A Guide to Stoicism / Introduction
• 00:09 – Foreword
• 01:11 – Philosophy Among Greeks and Romans; Division of Philosophy
• 17:21 – Logic
• 39:11 – Ethics, Part A
• 1:01:13 – Ethics, Part B
• 1:18:57 – Physics
• 1:38:38 – Conclusion
• 1:49:37 – Dates and Authorities

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