Why we need a Philosophy of Life. What is the need to weep at parts of life? All life is worthy of our tears." Seneca. Person standing on a rock in a mountain range.

Why We Need a Philosophy of Life

Philosophy can help us deal with life because it can be difficult. Let me rephrase that, life is difficult. We all have our issues. Although I don’t have any factual proof, I’m quite sure that a majority of people have problems and struggles. If life is so difficult, how can we navigate these troubled waters?

By Benny Voncken, ago
How to control Anger Through Stoicism. "Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love." Marcus Aurelius

How to Control Anger Through Stoicism

How often do you get angry? And what are the triggers that get you into that emotional state? It is time to address this ugly side of us because it can be seen everywhere and we should avoid it. Anger blinds us to what would be the just and rational action to take. If we wish to live a virtuous and peaceful life, as the Stoics strive to, then we should avoid anger. 

By Benny Voncken, ago
"The world is nothing but change. Our life is only perception." Democritus.

On Change

How we deal with change determines how we can view the world around us. Everything is change. It is the only constant that we have. Let’s examine how this can impact us.

By Benny Voncken, ago
What is privilege? "You are unfortunate in my judgement, for you have never been unfortunate."- Seneca.

What is Privilege?

What is privilege and why is it such a tense subject? Who has this advantage and what does that mean to them? What are your personal responsibilities in all of this? The main objective should be fo create equality of all.

By Benny Voncken, ago
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