Bringing Ancient Wisdom to Modern Readers

The speaker's passion is to introduce people to the teachings of the stoics, highlighting the transformative impact that ancient texts have had, especially on Marcus Aurelius. The speaker recommends the 'ancient wisdom for modern reader' series by Princeton University Press, praising its accessibility and focus on key themes from stoic philosophers like Cicero and Plutarch. The speaker specifically mentions 'How to Be a Leader' from Plutarch as a noteworthy recommendation. Emphasizing that Epictetus's teachings are best absorbed through listening rather than reading, the speaker introduces an audio excerpt from 'How to Be Free' translated by Anthony Long. This book captures Epictetus' lectures to his students, underlining the power of hearing his wisdom. The speaker encourages listeners to explore 'How to Be Free' as a valuable guide to living a stoic life.