He is a frequent speaker at conferences and the organizer of the toronto 2017 stoicon conference on stoic philosophy. Donald was born in scotland but has been living in canada since 20. By enrolling you grant us permission to contact you by email with news about courses. Teach yourself stoicism and the art of happiness donald robertson. Donald robertson how to think like a roman emperor. Donald recently partnered with the aspca to create designsprints, bags, and moreall sold to benefit the foundation. I am donald robertson, cognitive therapist, founding member of the modern stoicism organization, and author of how to think like a roman emperor. Philosophy itself was unified but theoretical discussions could be broadly distinguished in this way and the stoics were particularly known for their threefold curriculum. Robertsons book goes into great detail on, as the title suggests, how to apply ancient wisdom to modern problems. Donald robertson writing books and courses about stoicism, and cognitive therapy. The paperback of the stoicism and the art of happiness. This is one of the afternoon sessions from stoicism today 2014, a conference at qmul. New book due out autumn 20, by donald robertson, published by.
The art of happiness 10th anniversary edition book summary. It was an honor to interview donald robertson about stoicismas hes been a selfless and prolific contributor to the world of stoic philosophy for a long time. Robertson, the author of six books including how to think like a roman emperor. The book begins with a compelling account of the authors own lifestory and journey to stoicism. Donald robertson business owner robertson personal. Stoicism and the art of happiness by donald robertson is no different. Before becoming the fashion worlds favorite artist, donald robertson was a middleaged suburban dad with a ninetofive job, a daily commute from westchester to n. The romans embraced greek stoicism because it seemed to echo the soberminded values of the old republic. Donald robertson shows powerfully how thinking about marcus example can help us understand what it means to live in a stoic way, to aim at total integrity and to respond with resilience to intense challenges. Why should we accept whatever befalls us in life and.
Home of stoic week and stoic mindfulness and resilience training smrt, online courses run by modern stoicism. Little stoics childrens books, coauthored by jason valenstein and his daughter margaret,6, focus on conquering childhood trials pre k1st grade levels. Opening presentation from the modern stoicism conference stoicon 2017 held in toronto. Donald robertson is a cognitive psychotherapist, trainer and writer. Roman emperor marcus aurelius was the final famous stoic philosopher of the ancient world. We also have some excellent writings about stoicism by cicero, although he wasnt a stoic himself, and about a books worth of fragments from the early greek stoics, as well as various other bits and bobs. Whether its overcoming anxiety, applying stoicism to personal relationships, or simply wishing to live a happier life, robertson covers each topic with detail and practicality. From its origin stoicism placed considerable emphasis on the division of philosophical discourse into three topics called ethics, physics and logic. Description of the book stoicism and the art of happiness.
See also a simplified approach to modern stoicism for a brief introduction to. If you are not yet familiar with his work, you should be. I am donald robertson, cognitive therapist, founding. I am a cognitivebehavioural psychotherapist, writer and trainer.
Hes a specialist in teaching evidencebased psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern cognitivebehavioural therapy cbt and and classical greek and roman philosophy. Donald robertson is a writer and trainer with over twenty years experience. Donald robertson and i talk about the appeal of stoicism, benefits of online communities, and challenges associated with online discussion. From the time of socrates onward, philosophers had meticulously contemplated their own death, as a way of purifying their character, and focusing their attention on the here and now. Stoicism and the art of happiness in toronto donald. Paint, markers, gaffer tape, and whole food bags signature materials of donald robertson that have amassed him a following in the beauty, fashion and art worlds. This suburban dad is instagrams andy warhol new york post. Crash course in stoicism your free tenminute introduction to stoic philosophy and its application to modern living. Stoicism and the art of happiness by donald robertson book.
Buy a cheap copy of stoicism and the art of happiness. Donald robertson on modern stoicism and online communities. Both of these books have helped me develop stoicism as a philosophy for a better way of living and have inspired me to study cbt as a career path. That particular roman tradition had become associated with stoic philosophy. I recommend reading his books stoicism and the art of happiness and the philosophy of cognitive behavioural therapy. If there is one thing that donald robertson has proven with this book, its that one of the greatest things about stoicism is that its lessons do not need to come from some holy reverence of ancient almost biblicallike figures. If you buy 1 art book this year or ever, it should be donald. This is a great introduction to stoicism by donald robertson.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Donald robertson said it well in his book stoicism and the art of happiness. Another valuable ally in your personal morale campaign can be found in william b. Stoicism and the art of happiness by donald robertson, 9781473674783, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Donald robertson donald is a trainer and writer, with over twenty years experience. This new guide to finding a happier way of life draws on the ancient wisdom of the stoics to reveal lasting truths and proven strategies for enhanced wellbeing. Yeah, if you dont have the bracht branham book i can copy out the relevant passage for you. Stoicism and the art of happiness notes from donald. The philosophical conclusion that the chief good, the most important thing in life, must necessarily be up to us and under our direct control is at once the toughest and most appealing aspect of stoicism. Its fun, not snobby or pretentious, beyond inspiring. Just finished reading teach yourself stoicism and the art of happiness 20 by donald j. Stoicism and the discipline of desire merce cardus.
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He is a cognitivebehavioural psychotherapist, trainer, and author who specialises in the treatment of anxiety and the use of cbt. Donald robertson is a ukcp registered psychotherapist, specializing in. I expected a straightforward practical emphasis because the author is a psychotherapist, the title refers to the art of happiness, theres a blurb on the cover saying ancient tips for modern challenges, and the book is part of a teach yourself series. Hes the author of six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including the philosophy of cognitivebehavioural therapy, stoicism and the art of happiness, and how to think like a roman emperor. Pdf the art of happiness pdf download read online free. The nook book ebook of the stoicism and the art of happiness. Stoicism and the art of happiness gives us ancient tips for modern challenges. Stoicism and the art of happiness by donald robertson. In how to think like a roman emperor, psychotherapist donald robertson weaves stories of marcus life from the roman histories together with explanations of stoicism its philosophy. He is the author of six books and many articles on philosophy. He is a cognitivebehavioural psychotherapist, trainer, and author who specialises in the treatment of anxiety and. An updated edition of a beloved classicthe original book on happiness, with new material from his holiness the dalai lama and dr.
Donald robertson auction results artist auction records. Donald has delivered corporate training on stress management and psychological skills for many different organisations over the years, including shell, and southwestern trains, etc. Donald robertson s book was highly recommended by the stoic community on reddit. In fact, the beauty of these stoic lessons is that they can be shown to hold a. Donald robertson is the author of the philosophy of cbt. A practical introduction to stoic philosophy as an ancient art of living. I decided to borrow a copy to learn and understand more about stoicism, the ancient philosophy that is the main opponent of epicureanism, thus serving as a good contrast book after travels with epicurus which i read earlier this year. The bespectacled father of five who is a creative director for.
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