Stockdale, James B.
Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior (Hoover Essays)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780817936921
- author:
- Stockdale, James B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hoover Institution Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 21
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 0.3 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History - General History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior
By James B. Stockdale, a three-star naval officer and Medal of Honor recipient, this book explores the enduring power of philosophical principles in the face of adversity.
Through his experiences as a prisoner of war and his reflections on the teachings of Epictetus, Stockdale offers a profound and deeply personal exploration of human resilience and dignity.
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