andbenn reviewed What Is Stoicism? by Kai Whiting
Definitely a brief and accessible overview of Stoicism
4 stars
I recently discovered the authors and was happy to get this book. It's 106 pages, and a smaller book form. Looks good next to Sharon Lebell's Art of Living, as they are closely sized.
The authors cover 14 topics as they were seen by the ancient Stoics and how they approached them in their daily lives. Each chapter is several pages long and makes references to the ancient texts and how the idea was then seen. Greek sometimes doesn't translate straight into English.
The end of the book has a Glossary, Notes, and Recommended Reading chapters. It's well written and easy to understand. The Glossary would help someone new to Stoicism who hasn't been exposed to the terminology.
Who's this book good for? Anyone who may be interested in Stoicism or who has been following it for a bit of time and is in need to review the basics. …
I recently discovered the authors and was happy to get this book. It's 106 pages, and a smaller book form. Looks good next to Sharon Lebell's Art of Living, as they are closely sized.
The authors cover 14 topics as they were seen by the ancient Stoics and how they approached them in their daily lives. Each chapter is several pages long and makes references to the ancient texts and how the idea was then seen. Greek sometimes doesn't translate straight into English.
The end of the book has a Glossary, Notes, and Recommended Reading chapters. It's well written and easy to understand. The Glossary would help someone new to Stoicism who hasn't been exposed to the terminology.
Who's this book good for? Anyone who may be interested in Stoicism or who has been following it for a bit of time and is in need to review the basics. This book is like a very good Cliff Notes for Stoicism, summarizing each of the main parts of this philosophy. For others who have more experience with Stoicism, the book can be a good reference material and something you'd loan out to friends for their encouragement.