Irvine, William <br/><br/>
A guide to the good life  : the ancient art of Stoic joy 
/ William B. Irvine. 
 - Oxford ;  New York  : Oxford University Press  , 2009. 
 - xii, 314 p.  ; 19 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [296]-300) and index. 
<br/><br/>The rise of stoicism -- Stoic psychological techniques -- Stoic advice -- Stoicism for modern lives. 
<br/><br/> How can we live a fulfilling and meaningful life? According to Irvine (philosophy, Wright State Univ.; On Desire), modern academic philosophy cannot help us answer this question because it is more concerned with theoretical problems than how to live a meaningful life. He explains that we must look back to the Stoic philosophers of ancient Greece and Rome to establish a philosophy of life. Using the writings of Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius, Irvine shows how Stoic ethics and psychological theories can help us overcome negative emotions and determine what is truly important for living a fulfilling life. These sections cover a wide range of topics from how to deal with insults to how to confront death. In the last sections, Irvine explains the impact of Stoic philosophy on his own life and offers advice for individuals who want to live by Stoic doctrines. Irvine's intended audience is nonphilosophers, but everyone can profit from his clear presentation on the benefits of using philosophical doctrines to live a meaningful life. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780195374612 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2008010563 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Stoics
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>B528  / .I78 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>171.2 IRV