The "Stoic Challenge" teaches us something simple: how to respond positively to the challenges of our increasingly unpredictable times. In this practical, refreshingly optimistic guide, philosopher William B. Irvine explains how the wisdom of Stoicism can help us better cope with our problems - from everyday anxiety to existential dilemmas of life.

The book combines knowledge from ancient Stoics, such as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, with techniques such as anchoring and framing, which have emerged from modern psychological research.

The result is Irvine's remarkably simple yet sophisticated "Stoic strategy for dealing with trials," which teaches us how to radically change our emotional response to the difficulties of life: We can not only overcome obstacles, but - and this is important - also benefit from them. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger - as long as we know how to process our experience. Irvine, as a good teacher, vividly shows us how.