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Why the Stoics live a virtuous life

[View Handbook]As with other philosophies in Ancient Rome, the stoics believe that the only thing that matters to achieve happiness (highest good) are virtues. They are good habits that guarantee a good life.  External things like wealth and fame may not necessarily bring you happiness in life it’s all about your behavior to them. For example, you may have plenty of money but if you don’t practice temperance in your expenditure you will no longer…

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What living in accordance with Nature means for the Stoics

What living in accordance with Nature means for the Stoics

[View HandBook]                                       The ancient stoics believe that the universe is governed by the “logos” – a force that keeps the universe in an orderly and rational way.                        It exists in the universe at a cosmic level such as the force that keeps planets rotating around the sun as well as at the atomic level and the way…

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The 3 Frameworks of Stoicism

[View Handbook]Stoicism is an ancient school of philosophy founded by Zeno in Greece in the 3rd century BC. It's popularly known for giving practicing stoics tranquility and resilience in high-stress situations and is the main influence behind Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy(REBT) designed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s. It is widely used today by modern psychologists to improve mental health. The study on stoicism can be divided into three frameworks. The most fundamental of these…

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