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A Tour of My Philosophy Bookshelves
A while back I shared photos of my Stoic bookshelf, with the promise of sharing some more books in a future post.
May 16
Wabi Sabi Stoicism
The art of impermanence
Feb 21
5 Stoic Books with Practical Exercises
Including a new book on The Power to Change
Apr 25
A Tour of My Stoic Bookshelf
A closer look at my books on Stoicism.
Mar 14
Slow Living with Seneca
Practical advice on living with intention
Jun 7, 2024
On Toleration
Why Stoics say we should tolerate people and opinions we disagree with
Sep 19
No Place Like Home
As the weather cools down for many of us, our thoughts turn naturally to home—cozy beds, meals with family, a place to retreat from the world and just…
Nov 7
Life in Transition
Stoic advice for changes in your life
May 2
Self-Respect
An overlooked but essential element of Stoicism
Dec 13, 2024
A short review of Beyond Stoicism
An enjoyably thought-provoking new book by Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez, and Meredith Alexander Kunz
Dec 6, 2024
The Dichotomy of Control in Ethics
Grappling with suffering in the world
Sep 13, 2024
Three of my favorite history books
You might be surprised how much you don't know
Jun 20
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