#Stoicism

3 books tagged with stoicism, sorted by rating.

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Letters from a Stoic

by Seneca

5/5

Philosophy

Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius

5/5

Self-Help & Personal Growth History

The Consolation of Philosophy

by Boethius

4/5

Philosophy

Letters from a Stoic

by Seneca

5/5

A selection of Seneca's moral epistles to his friend Lucilius, covering topics from the shortness of life to the art of friendship. These personal letters offer practical Stoic wisdom on how to live well, face adversity, and find inner tranquility.

Philosophy

Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius

5/5

The private journal of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, written during military campaigns, offering timeless Stoic wisdom on virtue, duty, mortality, and the nature of the universe. Gregory Hays's acclaimed translation brings fresh clarity to these two-thousand-year-old reflections.

Self-Help & Personal Growth History

The Consolation of Philosophy

by Boethius

4/5

Written while awaiting execution in 524 AD, Boethius converses with Lady Philosophy about fortune, happiness, and the nature of good and evil. This foundational text bridged ancient Greek philosophy and medieval Christian thought, influencing thinkers for over a millennium.

Philosophy