# Roman Stoicism

> A study of Stoic philosophy as it flowered in the Roman world, tracing how a demanding Greek school became the ethical backbone of an empire. Thoughtful, wide-ranging, and grounded in the great Roman voices of the creed.

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## About
Stoicism began in Greece, but it found its most enduring life in Rome, in the letters of a statesman, the notebooks of an emperor, and the discourses of a former slave. This book sets out to explain how and why.What it's aboutRoman Stoicism examines the philosophy as it developed among the Romans, considering its teachings on ethics, nature, reason, and the conduct of life, and the historical setting in which it thrived. It looks at how a system of thought became a practical guide for living amid power, uncertainty, and adversity.ThemesVirtue as the sole good, the discipline of the will, acceptance of what lies beyond our control, and the ideal of the wise and self-possessed person. The study weighs the appeal and the limits of the Stoic outlook.Why it still mattersStoic ideas have found a remarkable modern revival, sought out by readers looking for resilience and clarity. Understanding their Roman flowering deepens any encounter with the tradition and its most famous exponents.Who it's forReaders of philosophy and ancient history, and anyone drawn to Stoicism who wants more than aphorisms, a considered account of where these ideas came from and what they meant.

## Specifications
- language: en
- format: paperback