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Classical Philosophy/ Stoicism Books I Recommend đź“š
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Explore timeless wisdom that challenges your view of life. Philosophical books ask big questions, Stoicism teaches resilience, and classics dive deep into the human experience. These books don’t just inform they transform.
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Classical philosophy/ Stoicism

Classical philosophy/ Stoicism

 
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A Roman emperor’s personal journal turned timeless guide to inner peace. Stoic wisdom in bite-sized, powerful reflections. Still relevant centuries later.
Meditations
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Less aphorisms, more advice. Seneca feels like a philosophical pen pal, writing you letters on how to stay grounded in chaos.
Letters from a Stoic (Penguin Classics)
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Epictetus was a former slave turned philosopher, and this is his no-nonsense Stoic wisdom on how to stop suffering by changing how we think. Why it’s special: Brutally honest and practical. Tells you to stop whining and start living well, no matter ...
[PDF] Discourses and Selected Writings
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A deep dive into justice, power, and the ideal society. Through Socratic dialogue, Plato explores the meaning of a just life and whether the soul can thrive in an unjust world.
Republic (Plato)
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A poetic, dreamy dinner-party discussion where the guests talk about love. What is it? Divine? Human? Madness? Salvation?
Symposium (Plato)
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Camus asks: if life is meaningless, should we still go on? He says yes like Sisyphus pushing the boulder forever, we can still live with purpose. Why it’s special: Beautifully existential. For the deep thinkers battling inner emptiness.
[PDF] Camus: The Myth of Sisyphus - University of Hawaii System
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Written by a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, this book proves that meaning not happiness is what keeps us alive. Why it’s special: It’s not just philosophy it’s real. It will stay with you forever.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl | Goodreads
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