What should I read to get into Stoicism?
Stoicism survives because it is practical. Start with a modern guide that explains the system, then go to the sources - they are shorter and sharper than their reputation.
- Read this first
A Guide to the Good Life
The best modern on-ramp: the actual techniques - negative visualization, the dichotomy of control - explained plainly.
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Meditations
The primary source: a Roman emperor writing notes to himself with no audience in mind.
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The Daily Stoic
The maintenance dose: one page a day keeps the practice alive after the theory fades.
Read the analysis →
