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Life Hacks from Marcus Aurelius: How Stoicism Can Help Us

By Knowledge@Wharton — 2019

Stepping back from emotional and physical chaos to reach a state of calm, clear-headed thinking is the bedrock of Stoicism, a philosophy famously practiced by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Learn more in this Knowledge@Wharton interview with author and psychotherapist Donald Robertson.

Read on knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu

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