We’re excited to announce the publication of two new editions of classic works of Stoic philosophy through Feminine Stoic Press: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and Enchiridion by Epictetus, both presented as part of The Feminine Stoic Editions.
The new editions bring two of the most influential works in Stoicism to modern readers, with a feminine vantage on a philosophy that has historically been associated with men and masculinity.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Written nearly 2,000 years ago by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Meditations is one of the foundational works of Stoic philosophy.
Originally written as personal reflections on Stoicism in his journal rather than for the public, Meditations examines virtue, reason, self-discipline, mortality, and the importance of living according to nature.
Meditations: The Feminine Stoic Edition presents this philosophical classic with a feminine vantage, welcoming women to Stoic philosophy.
Enchiridion by Epictetus
Enchiridion, meaning “handbook” in Greek, is a concise and handy guide to Stoic philosophy based on the teachings of Epictetus, a former slave who became one of antiquity’s most influential philosophers.
At the heart of Enchiridion is a central Stoic principle: distinguishing between what is within our control and what is not.
Enchiridion: The Feminine Stoic Edition brings the short guide to contemporary readers, emphasizing the relevance of Stoic wisdom across genders and generations.
Stoicism Through a Feminine Lens
Although Stoicism originated in ancient Greece and Rome, its teachings are far from limited to the men who wrote its most famous surviving texts.
Courage, wisdom, justice, and temperance are universal virtues. So are the challenges of navigating uncertainty, relationships, ambition, adversity, and personal growth.
The Feminine Stoic Editions make these philosophical works more accessible and relevant to women while maintaining the profound wisdom of the original Stoic thinkers.
The goal is not to create a separate philosophy for women, but to expand the conversation about who Stoicism is for and how its teachings can be understood and practiced.
Where to Find The Feminine Stoic Editions
Both Meditations: The Feminine Stoic Edition and Enchiridion: The Feminine Stoic Edition are now available in paperback and Kindle editions through Amazon.
Enchiridion: The Feminine Stoic Edition is also available through other booksellers, including Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop.org, Half Price Books, Waterstones (UK), and Booktopia (Australia), with additional international distribution.
Published by Feminine Stoic Press, these editions are part of an ongoing effort to bring classical Stoic philosophy to more women and girls, and a wider audience.
Whether you’re discovering Stoicism for the first time or revisiting these philosophical classics, we invite you to explore The Feminine Stoic Editions through a feminine lens.