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Lab Maharaj

The Stoic Path

Lessons Beyond the Painted Porch

Lab Maharaj

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English
Lab
21 August 2025
Philosophy: logic; Self-help & personal development
Series: The Stoic Path
The Stoic Path: Lessons Beyond the Painted Porch

The journey of ancient philosophy begins not in silence but in the crowded heart of Athens, where Zeno of Citium stood beneath the painted porch, the Stoa Poikile. From personal loss he shaped a new way of life, one that valued reason over impulse, character over ambition, and virtue above all else. Unlike other traditions hidden in temples or schools, this was a philosophy lived in the marketplace, in conversation, and in the struggles of daily life.

This book revisits that beginning and traces the wisdom of thinkers whose names still inspire readers today, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. From the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius to the Letters of Seneca and the Discourses of Epictetus, their writings remain some of the most enduring and widely read philosophy books in the world. Each faced war, exile, politics, and personal hardship, yet through self-mastery and reflection they discovered a practical guide to living well.

The Stoic Path invites you to step onto that porch and explore how ancient teachings can illuminate the challenges of the modern age. More than history, this is a guide to practicing philosophy as a discipline for life, a way to cultivate inner strength, align with nature, and pursue a life of meaning.

For readers drawn to the timeless insights of Marcus Aurelius Meditations, Seneca Letters, or Epictetus Discourses, this book offers both a return to the roots of Stoicism and a path forward for today..
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Imprint:   Lab
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   145g
ISBN:   9798231873012
Series:   The Stoic Path
Pages:   100
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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