Massimo Pigliucci

How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (Unabridged)

What’s in it for me? Use the wisdom of the Stoics to lead a good life today.

Pause and reflect; put yourself in the shoes of others, and you will better handle provocation and misfortune.

Stoics taught that we should follow moral virtue instead of pursuing wealth, health or comfort in life.

Stoic Meditations

Stoicism can empower your attitude toward death.

Stoic concepts of virtue, based on wisdom, courage, temperance and justice, have always been important.

Not everything is within our control. Focus on what you can influence and don’t worry about the rest.

Final summary

Observing and imitating role models is an effective way to lead a good life.

Take care to invest in truly good friendships and in good conversation for a better life.