Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In
Apr 2021 · New World Library
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Practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism
Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citizens of the world, regardless of their nationality, gender, or social class; happiness comes from living in harmony with nature; and, most important, humans always have the freedom to choose their attitude, even when they cannot control external circumstances. In our age of political polarization and environmental destruction, Stoicism’s empowering message has taken on new relevance. In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world.
Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citizens of the world, regardless of their nationality, gender, or social class; happiness comes from living in harmony with nature; and, most important, humans always have the freedom to choose their attitude, even when they cannot control external circumstances. In our age of political polarization and environmental destruction, Stoicism’s empowering message has taken on new relevance. In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world.
Practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism
Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citiz...
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Jennifer Graziano
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June 14, 2025
Normal challenges are not to be disturbed; at all touched, or have own domain entered. It's a master and leader of own life. Breathing is mastered by the toddler year because growing out of the word is the only way to bigger ones behind them. Meditating; yoga, walking and talking the same year provide strength for own schedule of busy people. Combining the words science and religion for 'let there be light" are required for psychiatrist's evaluation result of normal - defends own money well being. To get normal results from the doctors is the only survival. These is not more from them then normal or not.
Mariana Zaleska
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April 1, 2021
Excellent book!!!! I recommend it to anyone interested in learning stoics philosophy and how to use it in everyday life. The book is entertaining, easy to read, and definitely is thought-provoking.
About the author
Based at Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium, Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in environmental sustainability and Stoic philosophy.
Leonidas Konstantakos teaches in the international relations department at Florida International University.
www.stoickai.com
Leonidas Konstantakos teaches in the international relations department at Florida International University.
www.stoickai.com
Based at Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium, Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in environmental sustainability and Stoic philosophy.
Leonidas Konstantakos teaches in the international relations department at Florida International University.
www.stoickai.com
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