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A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever—here are 52 ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern world

Stress often comes from situations that are beyond our control—such as preparing for a meeting, waiting for test results, or arguing with a loved one. But we can control our response to these everyday tensions—through the wisdom and practice of Stoicism.

Stoicism is an ancient pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to step back, gain perspective, and act with intention. In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and seasoned practitioner Gregory Lopez provide 52 week-by-week lessons to help us apply timeless Stoic teachings to modern life.

Whether you’re already familiar with Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, or you’re entirely new to Stoicism, this handbook will help you embrace challenges, thrive under pressure, and discover the good life!

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ISBN-13:	9781615195336
Publisher:	The Experiment, LLC
Publication date:	05/14/2019
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	47,818
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Gregory Lopez is a practicing secular Buddhist and Stoic, founder of the New York City Stoics, co-founder and board member of The Stoic Fellowship, co-host of Stoic Camp New York, and on the team at the Modern Stoicism organization. He has published essays on Stoicism in the Stoicism Today blog and in The Philosopher’s Magazine. He is the coauthor with Massimo Pigliucci of A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control (The Experiment, 2019).

Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He has written for publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and The Philosopher’s Magazine, among others. Pigliucci is the author or editor of 16 books, including the best-selling How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books, 2017) and most recently The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books, 2022). He is the coauthor with Gregory Lopez of A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control (The Experiment, 2019).

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04/01/2019
In 52 pithy and practicable lessons, Pigliucci (How to Be a Stoic), professor of philosophy at City College of New York, and Lopez, host of Stoic Camp New York, explain how lessons plucked from an ancient Greco-Roman philosophy can reshape one’s sense of self. The authors rest their thesis on two Stoic tenets: that cultivating character (not material wealth, achievement, or the actions of others) leads to a satisfying, virtuous life, and that focus should be placed on what is in one’s control, not on what is outside one’s influence. They then offer lessons that can be practiced over the course of a week or on an ad-hoc basis. The authors recommend readers take another’s perspective, strengthen oneself through “mild self-deprivation” such as fasting or exposure to elements, imagine future adversity, and start practicing minimalism. Each chapter contains a short, real-world example of how the skill or lesson in question is beneficial, and then a commentary on how the Stoics interpreted the concept. For instance, in “Cut out busyness,” they write, “The first question a Stoic would ask of someone who is too busy is whether they have their priorities straight.” This successful blend of knowledge and action items will entice readers looking for thoughtful prompts for self-reflection. (June)

Publishers Weekly

"A wonderful and potentially life-altering way to encounter the wisdom of the Stoics, A Handbook for New Stoics provides readers with structured lessons and exercises to explore Stoic philosophy alongside the lives they, themselves, are living."

Professor William B. Irvine

"A wonderfully simple approach to the core concepts and techniques of Stoicism, A Handbook for New Stoics gives readers an easy way to train themselves in Stoic practices, broken down into weekly exercises spanning a whole year. Through this book, Pigliucci and Lopez have managed to make Stoicism accessible to anyone."

Donald Robertson

"In this book Pigliucci and Lopez offer a great hands-on introduction to Stoic philosophy and practice while also providing valuable ideas for long-time students of Stoicism. Well-researched and carefully structured with practical exercises that complement ancient texts, A Handbook for New Stoics will guide you through Stoic practice step-by-step throughout the year."

Gregory Sadler

"‘Cognitive journaling’ is genius."

Thrive Global

"In an age that equates virtue with frenzies of outrage and denunciations of others’ failings, A Handbook for New Stoics serves as an inspired self-help cure that, with insight and sympathy, will nudge you in the direction of the happiness and equanimity born of strength of character and wisdom."

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

"Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez have created an engaging practical handbook for those who wish to explore Stoicism and achieve what Zeno called ‘a good flow of life.’"

Stephen Hanselman

In 52 pithy and practicable lessons, Pigliucci and Lopez explain how lessons plucked from an ancient Greco-Roman philosophy can reshape one’s sense of self. . . .This successful blend of knowledge and action items will entice readers looking for thoughtful prompts for self-reflection.”—Publishers Weekly

“‘Cognitive journaling’ is genius.”—Thrive Global

“In an age that equates virtue with frenzies of outrage and denunciations of others’ failings, A Handbook for New Stoics serves as an inspired self-help cure that, with insight and sympathy, will nudge you in the direction of the happiness and equanimity born of strength of character and wisdom.”—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex and National Humanities Medal recipient

“Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez have created an engaging practical handbook for those who wish to explore Stoicism and achieve what Zeno called ‘a good flow of life.’”—Stephen Hanselman, coauthor of The Daily Stoic and The Daily Stoic Journal

“A wonderfully simple approach to the core concepts and techniques of Stoicism, A Handbook for New Stoics gives readers an easy way to train themselves in Stoic practices, broken down into weekly exercises spanning a whole year. Through this book, Pigliucci and Lopez have managed to make Stoicism accessible to anyone.”—Donald Robertson, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

“A wonderful and potentially life-altering way to encounter the wisdom of the Stoics, A Handbook for New Stoics provides readers with structured lessons and exercises to explore Stoic philosophy alongside the lives they, themselves, are living.”—Professor William B. Irvine, author of A Guide to the Good Life

“In this book Pigliucci and Lopez offer a great hands-on introduction to Stoic philosophy and practice while also providing valuable ideas for long-time students of Stoicism. Well-researched and carefully structured with practical exercises that complement ancient texts, A Handbook for New Stoics will guide you through Stoic practice step-by-step throughout the year.”—Gregory Sadler, editor of Stoicism Today

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