Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy
Insights on the Morality of Military Service

If you have been hanging around Stoic circles for a while, you know there is a big difference between scrolling through motivational quotes on Instagram and actually doing the work. William C. Spears’ Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy is strictly for those interested in the latter—especially if your......more

Incredible book. It’s well researched and well written. A fresh look at a centuries of academic material presented in a relatable, but also thought provoking fashion. A must have in every leaders book shelf. I wouldn’t be surprised if this ends up on the CNO or JCS book list one day.......more

Typical works on Stoic philosophy focus their attention on Stoic ethics. This might be argued to be the enduring wisdom of the ancient philosophy that still holds value in our contemporary era. However, William Spears examines ancient Stoicism in its entirety, including discussions on Stoic logic an......more

"Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy" is a new contribution to the Stoic literature that explains the philosophy’s major tenets and offers practical advice for how military professionals can apply them to address the challenges of the modern operational environment. William C. Spears, a serving naval......more