How to Face the End of the World

This anthology explores ancient Greek and Roman writings on how to confront and understand the end of the world, featuring new translations and an insightful introduction. Through stories and philosophies from figures like Hesiod, Plato, and Stoic thinkers, it reveals that contemplating catastrophe has historical roots and can be a healthy, instructive practice. The collection highlights how ancient perspectives on inevitable destruction and renewal can offer reassurance and valuable lessons for facing modern concerns about the future.