The Stoic Philosophy of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius
Ancient Stoic philosophy is experiencing a well-deserved modern revival because its timeless ethical and psychological teachings focus on the art of living — and how to flourish — in a world that feels out of control.
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The Boy Who Would Be King: A Fable About Marcus Aurelius
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.
Donald Robertson on the Four Main Reasons Modern People Are Attracted to Stoicism as a Philosophy of Life
Donald Robertson explains the four main reasons why most modern people are attracted to Stoicism as a philosophy of life.
Why Thomas Jefferson Was a Stoic — and Not an Epicurean
Historian, philosopher, and Jefferson scholar Mark A. Holochawk explains why Thomas Jefferson was a Stoic — and not an Epicurean.
Even in Paradise, Death Is Present: Stoic Perspectives on Pandemics, Death, and Living with Gratitude
Remembering death is a way of practicing gratitude and being grateful for every day we are alive with those we love.
Does Stoicism Need to Be Updated?: A Conversation with Massimo Pigliucci
Should Stoicism be updated? And if so, exactly why, and how?
What Is the Ultimate Goal of Stoic Philosophy?
John Sellars explains the ultimate goal of Stoic philosophy.
How to Find Justice without Anger: A Stoic Perspective
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’s Death and the Transformation of Adversity
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.
A Short Introduction to Stoicism: Lessons in Stoicism by John Sellars
John Sellars explores the timeless benefits of Stoic philosophy.
Stoicism Is About Making Progress, Not Perfection
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 Cosmopolis: Why We Are Born to Be Ethical
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.