Stoicism is for tough guys, right? It’s about looking out for number one and not giving a fig about other people. It means going around telling everyone else to “suck it up”, right? At least that’s what a lot of people tell me. One of the main reasons they believe…
Stoicism is experiencing a renaissance in popularity. This arguably started because it provided the philosophical inspiration for the pioneers of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in the 1950s and 1960s. By the 1980s, CBT had become the leading evidence-based form of modern psychotherapy. …
by Michael “Mick” Patrick Mulroy, Adam Piercey, and Donald J. Robertson
George Washington was influenced by Stoicism. He was so fond of the Stoic philosopher and Roman statesman, Cato the Younger, that he actually arranged for a play about him to be performed for his soldiers before the battle of…
Our new book about the life and Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius is finally here!
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We’re delighted to announce that our new graphic novel, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, is now available for preorder, in both ebook and hardback formats. It can be a clever move to…
Please join me for Stoicon 2021, the 9th Annual International Modern Stoicism Conference, which will be held online on Saturday, October 9th, 2021.
We’re making Stoic philosophy accessible to everyone by highlighting its practical relevance to the everyday challenges people today face in their lives. And we’re making this event accessible to all by hosting it virtually, globally, and with an optional donation. If you haven’t already reserved your ticket, be sure to register soon. All are welcome!
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You’ve probably heard of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. He’s the author of The Meditations, one of the most popular self-improvement classics of all time. …
For many years, it’s been on my mind that people confuse Stoicism with having a stiff upper-lip and being not only unemotional but uncaring toward others. That’s wrong. It’s a misconception. Ancient Stoic philosophers would have been amazed because they made love and kindness central to their philosophy of life.
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To look for the fig in winter is the act of a madman… — Marcus Aurelius
Figs are in season again here in Athens. When they’re spotted in the local groceries it’s a cause for excitement. Who would have thought we’d miss them so much when they weren’t available? …
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People keep asking me for a practical guide to using Stoic exercises in daily life. So I went ahead and created one for you. It’s a free email course consisting of six lessons — each one describes how to use a different psychological technique from ancient Stoicism. …
