How to Think About Sex in the Modern World: A Stoic Guide
Liberal vs Conservative Ideas About Sex This may seem like an unusual topic, but it is one worth discussing and analyzing in relation to Stoicism. Opinions about sex are not set in stone within Stoic circles, as certain philosophers are more conservative than others. For example, when it…
Why Should You Practice Stoicism? – The Philosophy of Freedom
Learn about the benefits of a Stoic mindset through Nelson Mandela, who created social and political change in his country, and one of history’s most well-known and beloved icons. You may be thinking “why should I practice Stoicism?” The answer is subjective, of course, and will vary based…
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…
Inspiration from Nick Vujicic: A modern day stoic
How would you feel if from the moment you were born, you were told that you would live a limited and short life? Where you would be unable to move, eat, live without someone else’s support? That’s pretty much a raw summary of what Nick Vujicic had to…
Summary: On happiness by Seneca
On Happiness is a monologue by Seneca, in it he explains to his friend Galean about the meaning of happiness. He starts by saying that happiness is not easily reached. For the more you pursue it, the farther it gets away from you. But there are things that…
On the shortness of life by Seneca: A short summary
“As it is with a play, so it is with life: what matters is not how long the act lasts, but how good it is.” Seneca Seneca is pretty straightforward about how we fail at managing time. According to him, our lifetime is not short, it’s long enough…
Seneca’s best letters
It’s such a challenge when we’re asked to choose among things we adore. But it can also serve as a tool that allows us to evaluate what really is important to us. But I really don’t know if in Mid – 2021 I’ll choose the same letters? Letter…