Book cover of 'How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius' by Donald Robertson, featuring a black background, gold and white text, and a white marble bust at the bottom.

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor | Donald Robertson

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Book cover of 'How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius' by Donald Robertson, featuring a black background, gold and white text, and a white marble bust at the bottom.
  • Book cover of 'How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius' by Donald Robertson, featuring a black background, gold and white text, and a white marble bust at the bottom.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor | Donald Robertson

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor | Donald Robertson

A bridge between ancient philosophy and modern psychological practice
$19.00

Why we chose this book

Stoic philosophy becomes genuinely useful when it can be applied to everyday life. Robertson connects the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius with modern psychology, offering practical ways to approach adversity, emotions and the things we cannot control with greater perspective and resilience.

TOPIC

Stoicism

READING STYLE

Practical Philosophy

TNW PILLAR

WISDOM

About the Book

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor follows Marcus Aurelius from his youth at the court of Emperor Hadrian through his eventual reign as emperor of Rome, exploring the philosophers, experiences and challenges that shaped his approach to life.

Donald Robertson combines stories from Marcus's life with the principles found throughout Stoic philosophy and insights from modern cognitive-behavioral psychology. Along the way, he examines how Marcus developed the emotional resilience needed to navigate extraordinary responsibility, personal loss, conflict and adversity.

Readers are introduced to practical Stoic approaches to managing difficult emotions, responding to setbacks, exercising self-control and focusing attention on the things within their influence.

Part biography, part introduction to Stoicism and part practical guide, the book provides an approachable bridge between ancient philosophy and modern psychological practice.
Book Details

Author: Donald J. Robertson

Pages: 304

Publication Date: August 4, 2020

Dimensions: 5.3" W × 8.2" H × 0.8" D

Language: English

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor combines biography, Stoic philosophy and modern psychology in an accessible exploration of the life and teachings of Marcus Aurelius.
About the Author

Donald J. Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer and writer known for his work connecting the principles of ancient Stoicism with modern cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Originally from Ayrshire, Scotland, Robertson spent many years living and working in England before moving to Canada. He has studied Stoicism and incorporated its principles into his professional work for more than two decades.

Robertson is also a founding member of Modern Stoicism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching and promoting the practical application of Stoic philosophy in modern life.

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