The Stoic Art of Living
by Tom Morris
Morris's introduction to Stoic practice through Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, aimed at business and everyday readers. Clear and friendly, lighter than Pigliucci or Irvine.
Read it if…
you want a short friendly first Stoicism book.
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Skip it if…
you have read other introductions.
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Three things you will actually use
- Control what you can.
- Virtue is the only good.
- Practice daily.
Do this first
Read the Epictetus chapter and practice the dichotomy of control for a week.
Our verdict
Friendly Stoic intro.
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