It's easy to recommend this book as the best introduction to the subject. - The Philosophers' Magazine An excellent introduction to the central themes of Stoicism. - R. W. Sharples, Philosophical Books Outstanding ... Sellars has risen splendidly to the challenge of providing a new generation of students with an introduction to Stoicism. I ... Read morerecommend the book without hesitation. It is clearly written, well organized, and beautifully produced. - Robin Waterfield, Heythrop Journal A lucid, informative and thoughtful introduction to Stoicism. The book provides an overview that is both highly readable and yet based on solid academic study. - C. J. Gill, University of Exeter Stoicism needs a new work of this kind. Sellars not only takes good account of the last thirty years of research, he also has much of his own to contribute. I particularly applaud his focus on Epictetus and on Stoicism as an art of life. - A. A. Long, University of California, Berkeley Show Less