Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius’ are key in the development of Stoic philosophy, which followed the golden age of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Stoicism was an attempt to answer the problem of what out of balance in the world. The contrast of this philosophy to Christianity helps one see the need for God. This book includes works selected from these authors. Also, included is selections of Ovid, edited with a young audience in mind. This edition has extra wide margins for note taking.