STOIC INSIGHTS

How Stoic philosophy helps people to overcome adversity and setbacks in life—and how it helps people to feel a deeper sense of gratitude for what they have.

Robin Waterfield explains the relationships between excellence, virtue, and reason in Stoic philosophy.

Ryan Holiday’s children’s book about the young Marcus Aurelius is a skillfully told tale about character building, perfect for kids of all ages.

Remembering death is a way of practicing gratitude and being grateful for every day we are alive with those we love.

Should Stoicism be updated? And if so, exactly why, and how?

John Sellars explains the ultimate goal of Stoic philosophy.

The Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote that anger was the worst and most damaging emotion. He also explained how to improve the world without its negative energy.

Seneca wrote, “Disaster is virtue’s opportunity,” because we can transform negative events into more positive outcomes. Even in his own death, he turned it into an opportunity to display virtue.

John Sellars explores the timeless benefits of Stoic philosophy.

While the early Greek Stoics spoke of the perfect sage, the later Roman Stoics focused on Stoicism as a path, in which you make small amounts of progress each day.

The Stoic philosophers on world community, intelligence in nature, and why we are born to be ethical, in a short, highly illustrated talk — and how these ideas connect with modern scientific insights.

Stoicism is experiencing a remarkable revival in present times, and several reasons account for this revival. In this short video interview, Jules Evans explains why Stoicism has made such a comeback over the last decade.