That One Should Disdain Hardships: The Teachings of a Roman Stoic

by Musonius Rufus

Book Overview

Perennial wisdom from one of history's most important but lesser-known Stoic teachers

"He knew that all a philosopher could do was respond well--bravely, boldly, patiently--to what life threw at us. That's what we should be doing now."--Ryan Holiday, Reading List email

The Stoic philosopher Musonius Rufus was one of the most influential teachers of his era, imperial Rome, and his message still resonates with startling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300261543
• ISBN13: 9780300261547
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.7" x 6.9"