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Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy  “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably capture[s] the essence of this great man and his great life. It’s a must read for any aspiring Stoic.”—Ryan Holiday... Read More about Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor (Ancient Lives)

"This is a wonderful and important book that anyone interested in Stoicism or in being a better leader should read." —Ryan Holiday Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the mos... Read More about How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life?Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the stre... Read More about How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World

Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy  “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably capture[s] the essence of this great man and his great life. It’s a must read for any aspiring Stoic.”—Ryan Holiday... Read More about Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor (Ancient Lives)

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." —Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily StoicThe life-ch... Read More about How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

In the tradition of Logicomix, Donald J. Robertson's Verissimus is a riveting graphic novel on the life and stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic of antiquity but he was also to become the most powerful man in the known world – the Roman emperor. After losing ... Read More about Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius