What is Temperance? "If you seek tranquility, do less." - Democritus, frg. B 3, From Marcus aurelius, Meditations, book 4:24

What is Temperance

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. To learn control and how to live in moderation, we must examine Temperance.

By Benny Voncken, ago
What is courage? “Sometimes even to Live is an act of Courage.” - Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, Letter LXXVIII

What is Courage

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. In this part, we are going to be brave and look at the virtue of Courage.

By Benny Voncken, ago

What is Justice

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. It is time to take a look at Justice and what it means to be just. 

By Benny Voncken, ago
Knowing yourself leads to wisdom.

What is Wisdom

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. To start delving into each of the Virtues, we begin with Wisdom.

By Benny Voncken, ago