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Wisdom Takes Work | Ryan Holiday
Wisdom Takes Work | Ryan Holiday
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Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat.
| ISBN-13 | 9780593191736 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0593191730 |
| Author | Ryan Holiday |
| Series | The Stoic Virtues Series (Book 4) |
| Edition | First Edition / Hardcover Original |
| Binding | Hardcover (with Dust Jacket) |
| Publisher | Portfolio (An imprint of Penguin Publishing Group) |
| Publication Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Page Count | 400 |
| Subjects | Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Ancient & Classical Philosophy, Self-Help |
Extended Synopsis
In this highly anticipated final installment of the acclaimed Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday presents a compelling case for the foundational pillar upon which all other virtues rest: wisdom. While courage, discipline, and justice are vital, wisdom remains the most elusive and desperately needed in the modern age. In an era dominated by instantaneous reactions, digital echo chambers, and performative commentary, the virtues of restraint, prudence, and deep reflection have become dangerously unfashionable.
Drawing on the timeless legacies of history's greatest statesmen and thinkers—including Michel de Montaigne, Seneca, Joan Didion, and Abraham Lincoln—Holiday demonstrates how true wisdom requires a deliberate method of self-education, reading, and experiential learning. Wisdom Takes Work teaches readers how to listen more than they speak, analyze situations with nuance, question their core biases, and appreciate the value of rigorous mental struggle over convenient intellectual shortcuts. Holiday warns against the catastrophic dangers of unchecked intelligence and power stripped of ethical clarity, providing a precise diagnosis of today's cultural landscape alongside a profound roadmap toward intellectual resilience.
Reader Targeting
- Students and practitioners of Classical Stoicism, philosophy, and historical ethics.
- Professionals, leaders, and thinkers seeking strategic decision-making frameworks grounded in intellectual humility.
- Longtime readers of Ryan Holiday's multi-volume virtue series who are looking to complete the collection.
Author Biography
Ryan Holiday is one of the world's foremost contemporary thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy. His bestselling works, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and The Daily Stoic, have translated classical wisdom into actionable strategies for millions of readers globally, bridging the ancient academy with modern public discourse.
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