Description: Further DetailsTitle: Stoic WarriorsCondition: NewSubtitle: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military MindISBN-10: 019531591XEAN: 9780195315912ISBN: 9780195315912Publisher: Oxford University Press IncFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 05/24/2007Description: 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 military history--ranging from ancient Greek wars to World War II, Vietnam, and Iraq--Nancy Sherman illuminates the military mind and uses it as a window on the virtues of the Stoic philosophy, which are far richer and more interesting than our popularized notions. Sherman--a respected philosopher who taught at the US Naval Academy--explores the deep, lasting value that Stoicism can yield, in issues of military leadership and character; in the Stoic conception of anger and its control (does a warrior need anger to go to battle?); and in Stoic thinking about fear and resilience, grief and mourning, and the value of camaraderie and brotherhood. Sherman concludes by recommending a moderate Stoicism, where the task for the individual, both civilian and military, youth and adult, is to temper control with forgiveness, and warrior drive and achievement with humility and humor. Here then is a perceptive investigation of what makes Stoicism so compelling not only as a guiding principle for the military, but as a philosophy for anyone facing the hardships of life.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 229mmItem Length: 152mmItem Width: 17mmGenre: Philosophy & SpiritualityTopic: Law & PoliticsAuthor: Nancy ShermanItem Weight: 363gRelease Year: 2007 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Stoic Warriors
Title: Stoic Warriors
Subtitle: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind
ISBN-10: 019531591X
EAN: 9780195315912
ISBN: 9780195315912
Release Date: 05/24/2007
Release Year: 2007
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Book Title: Stoic Warriors : the Ancient Philosophy Behind the Military Mind
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2007
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: Military Science, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Philosophy, Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 12.8 Oz
Item Length: 6.3 in
Author: Nancy Sherman
Item Width: 9.2 in
Format: Perfect
