Stoicism

Historical and Modern Stoic Women This section explores key figures among Stoic women through history, from the early Stoic thinkers to the influential women shaping modern Stoicism. Influential Ancient Stoic Women Porcia Catonis (Porcia Cato) is a figure of Stoic philosophy and courage. As the wife of Brutus, one of […]

Stoicism and Taoism are two influential schools of thought that offer insights into leading a harmonious life. While originating from very different cultural backgrounds—Stoicism from ancient Greece and Rome, and Taoism from ancient China—both philosophies provide a framework for personal development and understanding one’s place in the world. They engage […]

Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, has persisted through the ages, offering a framework for living a meaningful and resilient life. Developed by thinkers like Zeno of Citium, it later flourished under the guidance of philosophers such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. The essence of Stoicism lies in the pursuit […]

How to Learn Stoicism Learning Stoicism involves both understanding its philosophical principles and applying them to daily life. One begins by familiarizing themselves with the teachings of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Step 1: Study Foundational Texts Beginners should start by reading core Stoic texts. […]

Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, has surged in popularity due to its practical approach to dealing with life’s challenges. Centered on self-control, virtue, and rationality, it teaches that one should strive to maintain a will that is in harmony with nature. However, as individuals seek diverse philosophical frameworks to guide […]

Stoics and people who are apathetic both tend to react to negative events in a way that seems uncaring. Apathetic people do so because they do not care, whereas Stoics do so because allowing themselves to be overwhelmed by negative emotions would not improve the situation. Stoics will avoid passion […]

It’s so easy to get lost in all the schools of philosophy, especially, when a lot of them are commonly misunderstood. Today, we’ll take a closer look at two of the main schools – Stoicism and Skepticism. In a few words, Stoicism divides all the things in the world into […]

We won’t deny that curling up with a good book is probably the best way to dive into stoic philosophy. The problem is that with our increasingly hectic lifestyles, you don’t always get a chance to put up your feet and relax. Most of us are always running about, trying […]

Many people think that the word stoicism is just for the leaders of ancient civilizations that you only hear about in history books. The term was made famous by great philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. However, you might be surprised to find that there are more people who practice […]

Philosophy is one of those interesting disciplines that makes its way into all of our lives whether through society, education, politics, art, or the like. But certain schools of philosophy are more esoteric than others. So we’re breaking down the topic of stoicism vs nihilism as it can prove complex […]

The English language has a lot of words, and unfortunately, some of those words sound very similar to each other, which can be confusing. Besides that, some words are often used in similar contexts, which makes it even more unclear if they even have differences. Cynicism and stoicism are two […]

Both Stoicism and Epicureanism have fallen prey to stereotypes: Stoics are supposedly cold and unemotional, while Epicureans are believed to be pleasure-obsessed hedonists. In reality, these two ancient philosophical movements cannot be reduced to such simplistic stereotypes. Although they are difficult to summarize concisely, this article will offer a brief […]

At face value, it’s hard to determine exactly what the differences between stoicism and hedonism are. These two terms aren’t exactly clear, so it’s understandable why you could easily confuse the two schools of philosophy. This becomes even more convoluted as you begin to notice some of their similarities. Although […]

Stoicism and existentialism are becoming popular topics, and people are looking to embrace the teachings of famous philosophers like Aristotle, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, or Jean-Paul Sartre. With so many different branches of philosophy, it can be hard to keep them straight. Stoicism and existentialism are a part of Western philosophy. […]