Stoicism: A Detailed History of Ancient Wisdom That Will Help You Cure Anxiety (The Happiness and Optimism Guide for a Good Life

by Abel Gray

Book Overview

Stoicism is a school of philosophy that arose during the Hellenist era. It was created by a philosopher named Zeno of Citium in the year 300 BC in the ancient city of Athens. These ideas were quickly adopted by the Cynics as well as by Socrates.

It caused controversial arguments among the Academics, Epicureans, and Skeptics. The word "Stoicism" comes from the Greek words Stoa Poikile (the Painted Porch), a large marketplace in the country...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1989726127
• ISBN13: 9781989726129
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Newstone Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"