Viktor Frankl and his relationship to Stoic philosophy
Viktor Frankl was the father of logotherapy. He was able to transform one of the worst events in modern history, a concentration prison camp into a study zone. Viktor was held captive in a Nazi prison, and he knew that he couldn’t change that. Instead of allowing his…
How to deal with addiction like a stoic
Stoics were always very concerned with the motives that would lay behind anyone’s actions, especially their own. Men should not let the desires of worldly life like beauty, fame, power and fortune, among others, guide their steps. Epictetus once said that we’re slaves to the desires we cannot…
How stoics derive meaning from suffering
In this article, we will discuss suffering, its roots and how to deal with it. Stoic philosophy can help us to dismantle this phenomenon. Suffering is a part of life, and many often find it on the path created to avoid it. In stoic philosophy, suffering is considered…
What do Stoics think about wealth?
In this article we will focus on the notion of wealth from the perspective of Roman stoic philosophers. In today’s society, like in many others in the past, wealth is the symbol of success. Especially in a capitalist society we can see wealth as the reason and goal…
How to stay calm
In this article, we will explore some useful advice on how to remain calm. Stoics saw calmness as a way of life, and their teachings can be of great value in this subject. Staying calm is, in most situations, better than letting your emotions run wild and rampant.…
Are stoics pessimistic or optimistic?
Pessimism and optimism from the perspective of Stoic philosophers depends on our perception of the bigger picture – our place in the grand scheme of things. When we are dealing with the optimistic and pessimistic attitude of stoics, it is necessary to note that there is a difference…
How to be the best version of yourself
The Stoic ideal of wisdom differed during the early and late period. Stoic philosophy is rich with advice on how to conduct yourself in order to lead a happier life. We all strive to become better at something each day. It is the drive that pushes us forward…
Stoic thoughts on what makes a good friend
Friendship is something everyone values and appreciates, but there are times when friendships end. Stoicism can provide an answer to why that happens and what being a friend should truly mean. To know how stoics view their friends, we should aim first to reach the meaning of friendship…
How does a stoic become indifferent?
Here we will provide some theoretical insight and practical measures on how to become indifferent in stoic terms. It seems very hard to stay indifferent to objects and events that surround us in everyday life. There are many things we enjoy and others we fear and avoid. However,…
Best Stoic Routine for Living
If you are already impacted by Stoicism, you might be telling yourself: ok, it is really great and makes full sense, especially nowadays, but, how do we apply it? How do we develop virtues and values? How do we deal with failure and other kinds of defeat? I…