Introduction to Eric Weiner: The Journey from Journalism to Philosophy Eric Weiner’s path to becoming one of today’s most insightful philosophical writers began with an early sign of his adventurous spirit – running away from home at age five in suburban Baltimore. This early wanderlust would later shape his career Read more
The Socrates Express is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Join author Eric Weiner on a philosophical train ride where Eastern and Western thinkers meet. This epic journey will expand your mind and make you think about the important questions of life. Summary The Socrates Express is a collection of some of the Read more
The Discourses of Epictetus, Book 1.25: On the Same Subject. “If these things are true, and we are not stupid or acting a part when we say that good or ill for man lies in choice, and that all else is nothing to us, why are we still troubled?” Epictetus, Read more
My name is Raafia Ahmed and this is my Stoic Story. I am 30 years old, and I live in the United Kingdom. Keep reading to find out more about how stoicism changed my life for the better. If you want to learn more about Raafia and follow her, check Read more
Donald Robertson presents Socrates’s life and philosophy as a mirror of the past that we can use to reflect on our lives today. Summary This second installment of Donald Robertson’s How to Think Like… books focuses on Socrates’s life. How to Think Like Socrates covers many aspects of this wise Read more
Hi there! My name is Alex and I’m a big fan of Stoicism. I work as a Strength Coach, teacher, and at a wastewater treatment plant at a big chemical plant. And Stoicism helps me every day! Check out Alex’s Social Media content here. When I didn’t know When I Read more
The Discourses of Epictetus, Book 1.24: How Should We Struggle Against Difficulties? You can find more Epictetus quotes here. How do we deal with difficulties in our lives? We all face them and some are worse than others. This is a big topic in Stoic philosophy because the Stoics knew Read more
Stoic Ethics: The Basics provides a much-needed rethinking of ethical understanding and how to apply it. It is the link between the academic view and the real life of everyday people. Summary Stoic Ethics: The Basics builds out the concept of this key pillar in, not only Stoicism but life Read more
The Discourses of Epictetus, Book 1.23: Against Epicurus Is the wise person a social being? What is our obligation to society? Can we remove ourselves from our duties because they would cause us distress? According to Epicurus, that’s exactly what we should do. In this discourse, Epictetus takes on these Read more
Starting Your Stoic Journey Stoicism has gained popularity in recent years as people seek ancient wisdom to navigate modern challenges. But with so many books available, where should you start? In this post, we’ll explore essential Stoic reads recommended by Benny and Brendan from the Via Stoica podcast. Watch the Read more