Stoicism in The Shawshank Redemption – A Few Meditations

The Stoic Philosophy of The Shawshank Redemption, presented in a few brief meditations based on the writings by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus and Chrysippus. Video by Like Stories of Old.

Primary sources:

Marcus Aurelius – Meditations: http://amzn.to/2t28sqt
Seneca - Letters from a Stoic: http://amzn.to/2CMT6Wk
Epictetus – Enchiridion: http://amzn.to/2GQ5VRZ

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