What Does It Mean?

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Stoics are very a clear on that. Everybody, i wouldn't say absolutely everybody, eause theyre are. Your preferences are important. They're not the bionando, but they are significant. And so there's a sense in which you have said, ok, in this sense, in the sense of following reason, a phd doesn't matter. It's heart. What matters is whether or not you follow parsa andyo. The modern example, without trying to flatter you too much, chris. You've held your yer ear weight and have been right against intellectuals with p h ds. Even though you haven't gotten credit for it, even

This interview of Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos covers their 2021 book titled, Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Their book provides a short (136 pages, excluding notes) yet highly informative introduction to Stoicism as a way of life. Being Better was written for a general audience, and it is the best book I've read for two types of people. First, for those new to Stoicism, Being Better provides an excellent introduction. It includes just enough philosophical theory and history to acquaint the reader with Stoicism. The second audience is the person considering Stoicism but is unsure it's right for them. After reading Being Better, readers will know if Stoicism is a philosophical way of life worth pursuing further. Finally, I cannot think of a better book for those who want to give a short, easy-to-read, informative, and interesting book to a friend or family member who is curious about Stoicism. A video version of this interview is available on YouTube