Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness

168 Pages·2017·0.84 MB·English

by  William Ferraiolo

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT

MEDITATIONS ON SELF-DISCIPLINE AND FAILURE

Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure will make you pause and reflect,
whether or not you agree with any or all of its contents. Written in the
style of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, and with a strong flavor of
Epictetus, it confronts the reader with what happens if one looks at
reality in the eyes and considers regulating his life accordingly. To do so
takes both wisdom and courage, but Ferraiolo argues that it is well
worth the effort. Massimo Pigliucci, PhD, author of How to Be a Stoic:
Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

Written in the spirit of Epictetus’ Manual, Bill Ferraiolo’s Meditations
exposes the common human fallacies that lead to depression, anxiety,
guilt, anger, and other toxic emotions. From the self-defeating desire to
control the minds of others to the unrealistic demand that politicians tell
the truth, Ferraiolo challenges the most insidious human tendencies to
undermine one’s own peace and solemnity. Read it, and always keep a
copy close at hand.
Elliot D. Cohen, PhD, author of What Would Aristotle Do? Self-Control
through the Power of Reason

Ferraiolo offers a provocative contemporary adaptation of his reading of
the Stoic philosophers Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus and other ancient
philosophers of similar minds. The book is well-organized and easy to
read. It will be welcomed by anyone fascinated with or open to
meditative philosophy of the Roman Stoic variety. An interesting and
worthwhile read.
Hugh H. Benson, PhD, author of Socratic Wisdom: The Model of
Knowledge in Plato’s Early Dialogues

First published by O-Books, 2017

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