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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Courage under Fire

Book • 1993

James Stockdale

In 'Courage Under Fire', James B. Stockdale recounts his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and how the teachings of Epictetus, as outlined in 'The Enchiridion', provided him with the strength to endure torture and isolation.

The book explores the power of Stoic philosophy in the face of extreme adversity.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an exploration of the Stoics in difficult circumstances, written by a fighter pilot shot down over Vietnam.

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Mentioned by

Josh Clark

, referring to a book about James Stockdale's experience as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and how he applied Epictetus' doctrines.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as an extremely short Stoic-in-action account of James Stockdale enduring captivity in Vietnam.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of Stoicism in extreme circumstances.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

and

Ryan Holiday

as an example of courage and resilience during captivity.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about Stockdale's experiences applying Epictetus's philosophy as a POW.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a fighter pilot who tested Stoic doctrines in a POW camp.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a very short Stoic work applying Epictetus during wartime captivity.

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Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

as a gripping and philosophical reflection on leadership, endurance, and values.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a source of Stoic wisdom.

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