To Stephkagan: I took a quick look around and I did find some groups that have resurrected Stoicism in modern times, even some recent authors that have written on the subject. I didn't see any of these books mentioned when I was deep in my research though, so I would have to say that "Meditations" is probably still one of the most important works on Stoic ethics. And I agree, I'm always intrigued when I learn of people who lived hundreds of years ago doing things that show a high degree of sensitivity, and I also think that many aspects of Stoicism have value even today.