""The Stoics"" by Charles M. Bakewell is a comprehensive guide to the philosophy of Stoicism. The book explores the origins of Stoicism, its key figures such as Zeno, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, and its core beliefs and practices. Bakewell delves into the Stoic concept of the universe as a single, rational entity, the importance of reason and virtue, and the pursuit of inner peace and contentment. He also examines the Stoic approach to ethics,...