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Where do I start with Stoicism?

Table of Contents              Probably the most asked question for anyone starting in Stoicism is “Where do I start?” The study of Stoicism can be divided into two broad categories: classic and modern. If you are interested in learning the philosophy on a deep level, you should start with the classics. However, if you wanted to have just enough grasp you can read modern commentaries. Learn me explain.I. Classic Stoicism …

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Letters from a Stoic 40 – Summary and Key Takeaways

                In letters from a stoic 40, Seneca describes how a philosopher discourse should be. Lucilius met a philosopher named Serapio in his residence. Seneca said not to put so much value on the said philosopher’s discourses which seemed to be done at a fast pace and full of rhetorical words but yet out of order.          Seneca argues that discourse should be composed (slow pace)…

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Letters from a Stoic 39 – Summary and Key Takeaways

            In letters from a stoic 39, Seneca talks about the continual improvement of the soul through studying philosophy. This is a repeated theme in a lot of his letters, convincing Lucilius to put soul above anything else and be a good man.          He described two qualities a man with a good soul has. One is the will to be a good man.  “Most excellent quality…

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5 Reasons to Do the Right Thing (Stoicism)

               The Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius said “Just do the right thing. The rest does not matter”. But what is it for us to do the right thing? Forget about divine intervention and rewarding the virtuous in the afterlife. We will make our way philosophically - in other words, use reason instead of faith to justify our answers.1. Peace of Mind           …

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Letters from a Stoic 38 – Summary and Key Takeaways

               Letters from a Stoic 38 is one the shortest letter Seneca wrote. While Lucilius finds value from the letters, Seneca emphasized that there is nothing more powerful than having an actual face to face conversation. “But the greatest benefit is to be derived from conversation, because it creeps by degrees into the soul... They enter more easily, and stick in the memory; for we do not need many…

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