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Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine
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Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine

How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way.

William “Bill” Irvine is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages, including Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.

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William Irvine, a renowned philosopher, discusses how Stoicism builds a resilient psychological immune system. He delves into various Stoic strategies that help manage setbacks, reduce negative emotions, and increase positive ones, offering a pathway to a calmer, more resilient life.

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