Manual of reformed stoicism / Piotr Stankiewicz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stankiewicz, Piotr, author.

Series:

Vernon series in philosophy.

Series in philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stoics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (340 pages).

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware ; Malaga, Spain : Vernon Press, [2020]

Summary:

This book is a manifesto of reformed Stoicism. It proposes a system of life which is bullet-proof, universal, viable and effective in every cosmic setting. It holds in every possible universe, under any government and within any economic system. We can be reformed Stoics no matter what we believe in. Reformed Stoicism is about enjoying and exercising our agency. In other words, it's about the flow of making autonomous and right decisions, and about celebrating our ability to make them. With no reliance on nature, with the recalibration of metaphysical positions, with skepticism towards grand discourses and universal answers, with an emphasis on the usefulness instead of truthfulness of narratives, with no reference to the vanity argument, with criticism of both conservative and ascetic misinterpretations of Stoicism, with an overall softer and more empathic approach, we can no longer be defined by the generic term "Stoicism". Our time, in short, calls for a fresh interpretation of Stoicism. It is time for a new generation of Stoics. Thus: reformed Stoicism

Contents:

It's all about narratives

Get rid of useless narratives

Things within and not within your power

Focus on things within your power

Act deliberately

Live the present day

Focus on the present action

Your lifetime will suffice

Define proper alternatives

Anticipate mishap

Don't dwell on counterfactual scenarios

Don't desire acclaim

Adversities are challenges

Beware of treacherous constancy

You are never alone

There is no point in flouting the rules of a game

There are other games to play

Be autonomous

To each their own mistakes

Don't ascribe intent

Whatever the world is like-be a Stoic

Follow good examples

Practice regularly

Be happy-it's simple

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62273-944-2