A Field Guide to a Happy Life

“A shrewd take on Stoic philosophy that's one part inspiration and one part manual for cultivating resilience in daily life. Pigliucci's prudent advice will have broad appeal among philosophically inclined readers of self-help.”—Publishers Weekly

“A wonderfully fun introduction to Stoic philosophy, bursting with practical wisdom and engaging stories...written in Pigliucci's splendidly lucid and accessible style.”—Skye C. Cleary, author of How to Be Authentic

“[This] user-friendly manual for applying Stoicism to daily life in the twenty-first century...provides a good place to start your journey when exploring Stoic practices.”—Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

“This short book is a ‘field guide,’ written with busy non-specialists in mind. By dipping into its pages, readers can simultaneously develop an understanding of Stoicism and gain important insights into how best to live.”—William B. Irvine, author of The Stoic Challenge

“This is a bold, contemporary updating of Stoicism for the present day... [and] a manual for living for those who approach the ancient Stoics as guides, not masters.”—John Sellars, author of Stoicism

“An engaging introduction to the Stoic life through an updated version of Epictetus's Handbook. An unusual and helpful feature is an appendix in which Pigliucci highlights his modifications of the original Stoic text to take account of modern thinking.”—Christopher Gill, author of Stoic Ethics

“A work more timely than ever, for it warns us of the dangers of superstition while it reminds us that reason and virtue are essential to happiness.”—Brian E. Johnson, Fordham University