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How to Keep Your Cool

An Ancient Guide to Anger Management
Book • 2019
This book is a translation of Seneca's 'De Ira' (On Anger), where Seneca argues that anger is a toxic emotion that should be avoided at all costs.

Using historical examples, anecdotes, and rhetorical flair, Seneca paints a grim picture of the moral perils of anger and advocates for a path of forgiveness and compassion.

The book is part of Princeton University Press's 'Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers' series and includes an introduction and notes by James Romm.

Seneca's thoughts on anger are presented as a valuable antidote to the ills of an angry age, relevant both for personal growth and societal renewal.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a translation of Seneca's works on anger.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as part of the Princeton University Press's Ancient Wisdom series, focusing on managing anger.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a collection of essays from various Stoics.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as the author of an essay on anger included in The Painted Porch.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as presenting one of Seneca's most timely essays on anger.
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