Table of Contents Overview           Stoicism is a philosophical doctrine that originated in the Hellenistic period, emphasizing rationality and self-control as the path to achieving emotional well-being and moral virtue. This philosophy teaches that the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions involves understanding the natural order of the world, particularly the acceptance of one's fate as determined by reason. Main Tenets of Stoicism    …

Table of Contents What is Stoicism?           Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions. It is not just a set of ethical beliefs but also includes logical and physical theories. The Stoics believed that a fundamental principle, which they referred to as the 'Logos,' governs the universe and that human beings must live in accordance with…

          The ancient Stoics constantly remind us that our life and time is short. At first it may seem like this is a bad thing bad reminding ourselves that our life is temporary can actually bring positive impact in some areas of our lives. 1. Checking Our Ego Examples:    a) We put so much value on people’s reaction or like on our social media posts. We think we are the…

          The Stoics classify three things as good, bad, and indifferent. The only thing that stoics classify as good is virtues. The four cardinal virtues of the stoics are wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. Just like any other philosophy, the stoics believe that virtues are enough to live a happy life. The opposite of virtues are vices which the stoics are classified as bad.          The opposite of wisdom…

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        …