The Stoic Path to True Happiness

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between money and happiness through a Stoic lens, particularly the teachings of Marcus Aurelius. It emphasizes that true happiness stems from virtue and inner resilience rather than external wealth, illustrating this through the lives of figures like Gandhi and Stephen Hawking. The discussion critiques Aristotelian ethics, asserting that while external conditions may enhance life, they are ultimately indifferent to the pursuit of true happiness.