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Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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Newsletter and podcast from Donald J. Robertson, cognitive-behavioural therapist, and author of Stoicism books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Sign up to learn how ancient philosophy and modern psychology can help you to improve your life.

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About Donald J. Robertson

I am a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, and write books such as "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor", the Stoicism graphic novel, "Verissimus" and "How to Think Like Socrates". Founder and president of the Plato's Academy Centre in Athens.

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