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What is Stoicism?
What is Stoicism? A Practical Guide to the Ancient Philosophy of Life
What is Stoicism? Stoicism is a Hellenistic philosophy from around the 3 century BC. With its goal t…
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Marcus Aurelius – The Philosopher King of Rome
Who was Marcus Aurelius? Was he the philosopher king? This is the history of the author of the Medit…
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Epictetus – The Slave Who Became the Stoic Inspiration for Emperors
Who was Epictetus? Epictetus is one of the most famous Roman Stoics. Learn how he went from being a …
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Seneca – Stoic Philosopher or Statesman of Rome
Who was Seneca? A brief introduction into the life of Seneca and a little scene of how I pictured me…
Read MoreThe Stoic Virtues
What is Temperance
Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is.…
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What is Courage
Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is.…
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What is Justice
Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is.…
Read MoreThe Discourses of Epictetus
How to Prepare for Life’s Difficulties with Stoicism: Insights From Epictetus
Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.30: What Should We Have At Hand In Difficult Circumstances? How do…
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Why not be angry with others: What is Great and Small in Life?
Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.23: That We Should Not Be Angry With Others; And What Things Are G…
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Understanding Stoic Impressions: How Epictetus Explains Our Perception of Reality
Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.27 Understanding our impressions and knowing how to deal with them…
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
The journey of finding meaning in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany, which led to Viktor Frank…
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A Guide to the Good Life by William B. Irvine
The ultimate Stoic guide to living a good life, based on psychological techniques and advice for pra…
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Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life by A.A. Long
One of the deepest dives into the life, philosophy, history, and methods of Epictetus which creates …
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10 Marcus Aurelius Quotes for Anxiety (and What to Do About It)
When dealing with anxiety, here are 10 Marcus Aurelius quotes to help you on your journey. It’s clea…
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What Is a Stoic Mindset? (And How to Practice It Daily)
A Stoic mindset is not about numbing yourself. It is about seeing clearly, choosing virtuously, and …
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How to Think for Yourself Like a Stoic
To think for yourself like a Stoic means questioning assumptions, testing ideas through reason, and …
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