Courage Is Calling
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
From Ryan Holiday, the bestselling author of Stillness Is the Key and The Obstacle Is the Way, comes the first in a four-book series on Stoic virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Stoicism is presented as an accessible philosophy, devoid of complexities and contradictions, offering practical guidance for achieving strength, perspective, and goodness. At its core are four virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom, which encapsulate the essence of Stoic thought as espoused by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. In this book, Holiday delves into the foundational virtue of courage, using engaging stories of historical and contemporary figures such as Winston Churchill, Barack Obama, and Eleanor Roosevelt, alongside lesser-known individuals. He emphasizes the need for courage in today's world—highlighting the bravery of whistleblowers, activists, and truth-telling writers. Scholar Nassim Taleb notes that courage is the root of all virtues; without it, justice is unattainable, and the pursuit of wisdom remains elusive. The great leaders and innovators of our time embraced risks and ventured into the unknown. This book aims to inspire readers to cultivate courage in their own lives, ultimately leading to personal strength and goodness.