The philosophy of stoicism advocated living a virtuous life in harmony with nature, with the goal of achieving happiness. Although stoicism flourished in the third century bce, the core values of its philosophy—to live and behave ethically in accordance with rules of the natural order—are still relevant today.This omnibus anthology includes a selection of works by three of the greatest Stoic philosophers• The complete Meditations of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, his classic text on enlightenment through self-judgment• Selected dialogues and essays of Seneca, including "Of Providence" and "On Clemency"• Selected discourses of the Greek philosopher Epictetus, including the text of his EnchiridionThis special edition features an elegantly designed cover and a durable flexible binding. It is an indispensable addition to any home history library.