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While few soldiers may have read the works of Epictetus or Marcus Aurelius, it is undoubtedly true that the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism guides the actions of many in the military. Soldiers and seamen learn early in their training "to suck it up," to endure, to put aside their feelings and to get on with the mission.
Stoic Warriors is the first book to delve deeply into the ancient legacy of this relationship, exploring what the Stoic philosophy actually is, the role it plays in the character of the military (both ancient and modern), and its powerful value as a philosophy of life. Marshalling anecdotes from
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
Release date: 19 March 2007
ISBN-10 : 019531591X | ISBN-13: 9780195315912
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Release date: 19 March 2007
ISBN-10 : 019531591X | ISBN-13: 9780195315912
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