How Stoicism Can Cure Anger

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Donald Robertson |

TEDxLancasterU

• February 2021

In this talk, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and author Donald Robertson looks at how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can be used to address anger in our modern lives. More about Donald: Donald is one of the founders of the Modern Stoicism organisation. He specialises in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He's the author of six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.

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