Darkstroke

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy book cover
AG
Non-Fiction

by William B. Irvine

starstarstarstarstar_half
4.50 (5.8K ratings)
calendar_today 2009
description 326 pages

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 5.8K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 326 pages.

About A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy is a non-fiction title by William B. Irvine. With a rating of 4.50 out of 5 from 5.8K readers, it ranks well above the catalog average of 4.17 — placing it in the upper tier of non-fiction books. With 5.8K ratings, it has built a notable readership in the non-fiction space. Available on Kindle at $9.99. Originally published in 2009, it has maintained reader interest for over 17 years.

Detail Value
Author William B. Irvine
Published 2009
Pages 326
Kindle Price $9.99
Genres Non-Fiction
Average Rating 4.50 / 5.00
Total Ratings 5,835

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.5
starstarstarstarstar_half
5.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.50, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.60, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.50
This Book
4.60
Non-Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy?

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.

Is A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy worth reading?

Based on 5.8K reader ratings, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy?

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy has 326 pages.

Who wrote A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy?

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy was written by William B. Irvine. It was first published in 2009.

What is the ISBN for A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy?

The ISBN-13 for A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy is 9780199705566.

How much does A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy cost on Kindle?

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 15, 2026