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

168 Pages·2017·0.84 MB·English
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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 O-Books is an imprint of John Hunt Publishing Ltd., Laurel House, Station Approach, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JH, UK

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