Sherman, Nancy
Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197501832
- author:
- Sherman, Nancy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14.7 x 3.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience offers practical guidance on finding calm and coping with life's challenges. Drawing on the wisdom of ancient Stoics, Nancy Sherman presents a modern approach to living well, focusing on the importance of close relationships and resilience. By examining our beliefs and perceptions, we can correct distortions and build goodness through our connections with others. This book provides nine lessons that combine ancient pithy quotes with contemporary ethics and psychology, making it a valuable resource for navigating 21st-century concerns such as stress, burnout, and social justice. Sherman's Stoic Wisdom is a field manual for the art of living well, providing a unique perspective on how to cultivate resilience and goodness in our daily lives.
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