Top Five Benefits of Stoic Philosophy: From Presence to Self-Actualization
Introducing the Benefits of Practicing Stoicism In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, one may wonder how an ancient philosophy can be beneficial to the mind and soul. You may ask: why should I be interested in what a bunch of old, dead guys have to…
Who is Marcus Aurelius? – Plato’s Ideal Philosopher King
Introducing the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, philosopher, thinker and emperor was born in the year 121 AD, in the 2nd Century. His love for Stoicism was molded in his youth, where he was educated intensively in both philosophy and rhetoric, two essential skills that made him a successful ruler…
Who is Seneca? – Political Advisor, Poet and Genius
Introducing Seneca, Rome’s First Great Stoic Seneca (born Lucius Annaues Seneca) was an influential ancient Roman, Stoic philosopher, and rhetorician. His writings were incredibly important when it came to reviving Stoic thinking during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. His ideas also influenced the great thinkers of those periods:…
The Best Stoic Philosophers of All Time
What Does it Mean To Be Great? Who Can be Considered Great? To be considered great is an honor bestowed upon few. This article will look back at history’s best Stoic philosophers. This is subjective, of course, but in our humble opinion we believe the four great Stoics…