The Stoic Philosophy series by Westland Books
The centuries-old philosophy of the Stoics holds the key to navigating our modern world. With its practices for staying calm under pressure, making ethical decisions and navigating challenges, Stoicism offers a practical framework for cultivating calmness and positivity in a complex world.
One of the greatest of the Stoics is Lucius Annaeus Seneca, whose writings explore the importance of ethics, resilience and virtue. His work lays the foundations of the Stoic way of life. Using curated quotations from Seneca’s work, and supplemented with helpful commentary, authors Jana Capri and Charan Díaz formulate seventy-nine questions that cover a range of universal concerns. Stay Calm with Seneca is a thoughtful and wise companion through the twists and turns of modern life.
Renowned as the last great Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius is best known for his work Meditations, which grounds his philosophy in self-reflection, rationality, personal virtue, inner strength and an unbiased perspective to living a fulfilling life.
In Stay Positive with Marcus Aurelius, authors Jana Capri and Charan Díaz explores seventy-nine questions and scenarios that deal with both philosophical and practical concerns that people face—ethical dilemmas, existential inquiries, self-improvement prompts and reflective queries. Based on Meditations, the answers are adapted to the modern world and are accompanied by thoughtful reflections that help you remain positive amidst life’s upheavals.
Of late, book compilations of the Stoics by various publishers in India and globally are selling like hotcakes. All of a sudden, Stoic philosophy is back in vogue. It does not seem to matter how many publishers create texts of the stoic philosophers or in which format, they will sell. It is understandable. There is wisdom and practical sense. Westland Books newly launched “The Stoic Philosophy Series” falls into this category. Handy, decent size hardbacks, easy to hold and flip through, with wide margins for scribbling notes, and perhaps, adding a few more questions to those asked, these are worth keeping or even gifting.
Try them.
23 May 2025
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