{"product_id":"9781496900166","title":"A Reference Guide to Stoicism: A Compilation of the Principle Stoic Writings on Various Topics","description":"Stoicism is a 2,300 year-old Greek and Roman philosophy that addressed human happiness.  This book is a compendium of principal Stoic philosophers Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius’ writings arranged by topic.  On escape Seneca wrote whatever your destination you will be followed by your failings; on death Marcus Aurelius advised be content with your allocation of time; on happiness Cicero believed that a happy life depends on very little; and on suicide Epictetus suggested to quit the game when it no longer pleases you and depart.  These are a few profound ideas from an ancient philosophy of life that explained things are what we make them; contentment does not come from externals; ambition, avarice and luxury impede happiness; use proper judgments; remain indifferent to matters outside choice; and pleasure and passion are the primary causes of human unhappiness.  The writings of ancient Stoics reproduced in this book are as relevant today as they were millennia ago.","brand":"AuthorHouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172252270832,"sku":"9781496900166","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781496900166_p0.jpg?v=1763666955","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781496900166","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}