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A Guide to the Good Life

The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

by William B. Irvine · 2008 · 336 pages

Tobias Lütke
Tobias Lütke
Sam Harris
Sam Harris
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Tobias Lütke

Sam Harris

About This Book

William B. Irvine explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and its practical application for achieving tranquility and joy in modern life. The book details psychological techniques such as negative visualization and the dichotomy of control to help readers manage desires and overcome dissatisfaction.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySelf-Improvement

Topics

Decision MakingHabitsStoicism

Book Details

Published

2008

Pages

336

Language

en

ISBN

9780195374612

Audiobook Available

8h 3m
Narrated by James Patrick Cronin

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