Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction

- Provides an introductory account of Stoic philosophy - Addresses ancient Stoicism, its enduring legacy, and how the two are connected - Situates ancient Stoicism in the context of the rest of ancient philosophy - Offers an account of the reception of Stoic thought in the western tradition - Considers the place of Stoicism in modern life - Part of the Very Short Introductions series - over nine million copies sold worldwide