That One Should Disdain Hardships

The Teachings of a Roman Stoic

by: Musonius Rufus

in: Ancient Philosophy

Summary:

The book presents a collection of lectures and sayings attributed to Musonius Rufus, a prominent Stoic philosopher of the 1st century AD, which emphasize the importance of living a virtuous life through practical ethics and the embrace of challenges as a means of personal growth. It offers insights into Stoic philosophy on topics such as education, marriage, household management, and the endurance of hardship, reflecting the Stoic belief in the development of character through disciplined practice and rational understanding.