New Book – Teach Yourself: Stoicism and the Art of Happiness (2013)
Stoicism and the Art of Happiness (2013)
by Donald Robertson
Due for publication by Hodder, autumn 2013. ISBN: 9781444187106. You can pre-order online from the publisher.
This new addition to Hodder’s popular Teach Yourself series provides a detailed introduction to Stoic philosophy, with particular emphasis on applying Stoic ethics and therapy to modern living. Donald Robertson is a registered psychotherapist, specialising in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety and other evidence-based approaches, with a background in academic philosophy. He is the author of four previous books, two of which also deal with Stoicism and its relation to modern psychology and psychotherapy:
The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy (2010)
Teach Yourself: Build your Resilience (2012)
Stoicism and the Art of Happiness is the product of Donald’s experience over the past fifteen years, in his attempt to integrate the ancient wisdom of Stoic philosophy with modern evidence-based approaches to psychological therapy and stress management.
Chapters Include
Modern Stoicism
The Way of the Stoic: “Follow Nature”
The Promise of Philosophy (Eudaimona)
Interlude: Meet the Stoics
Stoic Ethics: The Nature of the Good
The Discipline of Judgement (Stoic Mindfulness)
Self-Awareness & the “Stoic Fork”
The Discipline of Desire (Stoic Acceptance)
Stoic Psychotherapy (Fear & Desire)
The View from Above & Stoic Cosmology
The Discipline of Action (Stoic Philanthropy)
Appropriate Action & the Reserve Clause
Love & Friendship in Stoicism
The Morning & Evening Meditations
Premeditation of Adversity
Contemplation of Death
Contemplation of the Sage
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