Why Do I Need A Philosophy For Life?
This is a question that most students ask in High School, I would know because I work as a philosophy professor (not trying to show off). The question is a legitimate one, especially because philosophy is the oldest of all the sciences. In Metaphysics, Aristotle claims that: “Every…
Why Stoics Had The Best Shield Against Gossip
Gossip is an unconstrained conversation about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. I like to call them the “whispers on the dark”. Gossip is part of our everyday lives, it has the ability to influence our opinions, emotional states, and world-view. And…
Do Stoics Get Upset? If So, How Would They Deal With Their Emotions?
Stoic philosophy teaches us how to deal with emotions. In its teachings, we’re able to reflect on how to handle the state of sadness, anger, anxiety and much more. I think Marcus Aurelius is probably the best example when it comes to this matter; after all he was…
How Stoic Philosophy Helps You In The Fight Against Anxiety
Most people today suffer from suffocating anxiety. Anxiety is a relatively modern ailment that creeps up on you, and ends up causing immense damage while it does so. The illness’ existence is defined by worries and fears that seem irrational. Its nature dwells in uncertainty which robs one…
Do Stoics Believe In An After Life?
Belief in the afterlife usually means that death is not the final destination in our lives. According to Christian faith, our souls are personal, and they are preserved after death. For stoics, souls don’t retain their “personal” nature after death. Stoic views on afterlife and immortality differ from…
The Top Ten Marcus Aurelius Quotes
What a great challenge! Each time I read Marcus Aurelius’ book Meditations, I end up underlining a new quote. After a few years, I began to realize that I’ve underlined the whole book. And That’s why when confronted with the idea of choosing only 10 quotes I felt…
Why Is Stoicism Popular?
Stoicism was developed before the birth of Christ. It was founded in one of the most dominant empires in the world at the time: The Roman Empire. So why then would it rise to prominence again in the 21st century? Why is Stoicism popular again today? Have you…
The Inherent Problems of Stoic Philosophy – A Critique of Stoicism
In this article, we’ll put stoicism to the test. Every philosophy can be criticized, However, we should be careful in that attempt since many critics can miss the essence of what that philosophy entails. In order to criticize something, one must be quite familiar with the subject in…
What Is A Stoic Sage? Was There A Hidden Influencer?
It’s not a simple task to point out the one philosopher who can be defined as the shining example of Stoic wisdom. Though, Stoicism is not an ideology and it doesn’t require sages to lead it. All Stoics would agree that the teaching is what matters, not a…
How To Implement Stoicism – A Definitive Guide To Happiness
One might ask how can you apply stoicism in the modern world? What is it like to be a Stoic, and how can one achieve this goal? The answer is quite simple: Through training. You might be familiar with physical exercise, and how hard or even boring some…