New Book – Teach Yourself: Stoicism and the Art of Happiness (2013)
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Details of the new book “Teach Yourself: Stoicism and the Art of Happiness” by Donald Robertson, due for publication in autumn 2013 by Hodder.
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A Simple Modern Approach to Stoicism
Link to a new article providing a simple modern (plain English) introduction to Stoic philosophical practice by Donald Robertson, that’s attracted a huge internet response on our other blog.
Continue readingVideo: Stoic Philosophy and Psychotherapy Workshop at Exeter University
Video from Exeter University about the recent workshop on Stoic Philosophy and Psychotherapy.
Continue readingReview – Stoic Serenity: A Practical Course on Finding Inner Peace (2006) by Keith Seddon
Brief review of Stoic Serenity: A Practical Course on Finding Inner Peace (2006) by Keith Seddon.
Continue readingReview of Stoic Spiritual Exercises by Elen Buzaré
A brief review of Elen Buzaré’s book Stoic Spiritual Practices (2011), which provides a detailed introduction to psychological exercises, meditation techniques, etc., in Stoic philosophical practice.
Continue readingBook Review: Plato’s Republic (Capstone Edition)
This is a brief review of the Capstone edition of Plato’s Republic, with an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon.
Continue readingReview: Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations (2012) by Jules Evans
Review of Philosophy for Life and other Dangerous Situations (2012) by Jules Evans.
Continue readingStoicism and CBT
These are my notes from a recent talk given as part of a panel speaking to the London Philosophy Club, on the philosophical origins of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Continue readingThe Essence of Stoic Philosophy
This brief article sums up the essence of Stoic philosophy, based on the definitive precepts in The Handbook of Epictetus. It does so in modern language and drawing anologies with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness and other acceptance-based therapy approaches.
Continue readingStoic Philosophy & Resilience-Building
Stoicism and psychological resilience-building are discussed in relation to modern cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in this new self-help book on resilience, part of the popular Teach Yourself series.
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