An easy, jargon-free introduction to stoicism that covers the full range of stoic thought in a single compact volume n Divided into short chapters that can be read in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose. This whistle-stop tour of Stoicism covers a surprising number of core topics: n n - the three pillars of Stoic philosophy: logic, physics, and ethics n - the ultimate goal of Stoicism: virtue n - the Stoic concept of circles of concern: our individual obligations to our family, community, and world n - the Stoic ideal of living in accordance with nature n n Readers will come to appreciate the vitality of Stoicism and realize how the wisdom of the past can meet the challenges of the present and the future. nn