Very interested in stoicism. For those that believe in this philosophy, what are your top literary resources?

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“Meditations” by MA

Thank you

Bout to start these two

any specific translations of "Meditations" that you suggest?

Yes, one by Robin Waterfield

ordered, thank you

Happy travels bro 🫡

Gracias

👍 It’s a rabbit hole I am happy not to come out of

bookmarked!

Here’s the thing, every re-read gives me a new perspective of what was said. It’s not a one-read-your-done. Beautiful book.

I can recommend "The Stoic Reader" by Brad Inwood. It contains some of the most important sources for Greek Stoicism. Another great collection of sources is "Hellenistic philosophers", volume 1 by Anthony Long and David Sedley. Cicero's philosophical writings are also important but since he is not a Stoic himself and since he has his own agenda he should be read with caution. Seneca is hugely important. In my opinion, he is the single most important source since he is a dedicated Stoic himself and offers in depth treatments of an incredible amount of topics in Stoicism. Obviously, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius are also important but, in my opinion, Cicero and Seneca goes into much greater depth.

Thank you for the great insight. Bookmarked this for future resources.

My pleasure, Michael. Feel free to ask any other question about Stoicism.

All the best -