Share & BookmarkWilliam Irvine, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy Oxford U. Press, 2008
Contemporary misconceptions about Stoicism abound. As William Irvine explains, the ancient Stoic philosophers were far from grim and unfeeling; instead, they actively sought joy and tranquility. The Stoics also prescribed specific psychological techniques for, among other things, reining in our desires, dealing with loss, and responding to insults.