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A review by aliceisonanadventure
Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction by Brad Inwood
3.0
Surprisingly packed full of info for what is called a short introduction. It is split into seven chapters with the largest chapters dedicated in turn to 'physics', 'ethics' and 'logic' which explain these pillars of stoicisms, diving into them with examples and quotes. You're introduced to a lot of names and branches of stoicism throughout the book which can feel a little too pacy at times, but I understand that this is meant to give an overview of the philosophy as a whole without too much focus on single individuals.
It definitely could have benefittrd from the addition of a glossary of terms (often borrowed from other philosophical schools, linguists, physics, and psychology). I often felt myself reaching for a dictionary, especially in the sections concerning physics and logic.
The book does very successfully provide a further reading list and quotes from the figures named to give you a path for further research. I'd recommend it as an introduction if you're interested in learning about stoicism and doing your own research after reading, but not if you're looking for a 'read and done' fully comprehensive book on the topic (if such a thing can exist), or a more casual/light read just about how you could apply stoicism to your own life.
It definitely could have benefittrd from the addition of a glossary of terms (often borrowed from other philosophical schools, linguists, physics, and psychology). I often felt myself reaching for a dictionary, especially in the sections concerning physics and logic.
The book does very successfully provide a further reading list and quotes from the figures named to give you a path for further research. I'd recommend it as an introduction if you're interested in learning about stoicism and doing your own research after reading, but not if you're looking for a 'read and done' fully comprehensive book on the topic (if such a thing can exist), or a more casual/light read just about how you could apply stoicism to your own life.