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What is Stoicism? A Practical Philosophy for Living Well
What is Stoicism? Stoicism is a Hellenistic philosophy from around the 3 century BC. With its goal to life a peaceful life by living a life of Virtue.
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How to Practice StoicismHow to Practice Amor Fati: The Stoic Art of Loving Your Fate
What Does It Mean to Love Your Fate? To practice Amor Fati means to love one’s fate, not just to accept it, but to embrace and love it. To affirm everything that happens as necessary and good for the whole. The phrase, meaning “love of fate,” comes from Friedrich Nietzsche, who described it as the […]
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How to Practice StoicismHow to Practice the Stoic Discipline of Desire: A Practical Guide
What is the Discipline of Desire? The Discipline of Desire is one of three core Stoic practices, along with the Disciplines of Assent and Action. These three disciplines form the framework through which the Stoic trains perception, emotion, and behavior. Try the exercises below. In Stoic philosophy, the Discipline of Desire (Greek: askēsis tou orektikou) […]
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How to Practice StoicismHow to Practice the Dichotomy of Control: The Exercise of the Delimitation of the Self
What is the Dichotomy of Control “Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is our own action. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever is not our action.” Epictetus, Handbook, 1 […]
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Greek Stoic Philosophy TermsWhat Is Arete? Why Excellence, Not Success, Defines a Good Life
In Stoicism, arete (Greek: ἀρετή) is one of the most important central concepts to know. Often translated as virtue or excellence, it describes the highest good in Stoic philosophy: living in full alignment with reason, nature, and moral integrity. But why should a modern reader care about an ancient Greek word? The Stoics believed that […]
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Greek Stoic Philosophy TermsWhat is Eudaimonia? The Stoic Secret to a Deeply Fulfilling Life
What is Eudaimonia? Eudaimonia (εὐδαιμονία) is the ancient Greek word for “human flourishing.” For the Stoics, it meant more than happiness; it was the result of living with virtue, wisdom, and alignment with your true nature. Want to go deeper? Check out our Complete Guide to Greek Stoic Terms for more key ideas like adiaphora, […]
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Greek Stoic Philosophy TermsWhat Is Oikeiōsis? The Stoic Meaning of Self-Appropriation
What is Oikeiōsis (οἰκείωσις)? Oikeiōsis (οἰκείωσις) is a Stoic concept meaning “self-appropriation”, the natural process by which a rational being recognizes itself as its own and gradually expands concern from the self to others, forming the foundation of Stoic ethics. Why Oikeiōsis Still Matters In a world full of distraction, division, and confusion about identity, […]
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Blog10 Epictetus Quotes on Control: How to Focus on What Truly Matters
What is within our control? This simple question lies at the heart of Stoic philosophy, and no Stoic addressed it more directly than Epictetus. A former slave turned philosopher, Epictetus taught that the key to peace and freedom lies in focusing only on what we can control and letting go of everything else. That’s why […]
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Blog10 Epictetus Quotes on Self-Mastery for a Stronger, Calmer Mind
We live in a world that is all about control and trying to have power over the uncontrollable. But what if true power lies not in controlling others, but in mastering ourselves? That’s why these 10 Epictetus quotes on self-mastery are key to living a more peaceful life. Epictetus’ teaching on being your own master […]
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Blog10 Epictetus Quotes on Stoic Courage and Inner Strength
What is Stoic Courage Stoic courage is doing what is virtuous and just, even when it is difficult or requires sacrifice.It is knowing what the just, rational, and natural thing to do is, and then doing it, even when it’s hard, even when it goes against your desires or aversions. Epictetus, a former slave turned […]
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Book ReviewsHow to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci
Join Massimo Pigliucci and Epictetus for an open and honest conversation to discover the true nature and power of Stoicism. Summary In How to Be a Stoic, Massimo Pigliucci tries to uncover the greatest lessons there are to learn from Stoicism. He asks the old master, Epictetus, to guide him. This wonderful dialogue, based on […]
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Book ReviewsBook Review: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor – Donald Robertson
Book review: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor is a must-read for anyone interested in Stoicism, Roman History, or self-help, and here's why.
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Book ReviewsBook Review: Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero – James Romm
Dying every day: Seneca at the Court of Nera is a captivating view into the life of Seneca. As a central question, we try to find out who Seneca was. All this wrapped into the intrigues of the imperial courts from Caligula, Claudius, Agrippina, and last but not least, Nero.
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