In the mid-’90s, not long after I graduated from college, a friend insisted I read “The Manual,” by the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus. For an ungainly introvert like myself, the book’s premise was ...

Stoicism is a school of philosophy that originated in ancient Greece. Founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens, it has been practiced for over 2,000 years. In spite of its ancient beginnings, Stoicism ...

Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, highlights in this quote how self-deception stands as a major obstacle to genuine knowledge, as it leads people to accept unverified beliefs and resist ...

The self-help market is flooded with books about Stoicism, an ancient school of philosophy that emphasizes equanimity and self-mastery and that includes, among its proponents, famed Roman statesman ...

Stoicism has undeniable appeal. It teaches discipline of the mind, acceptance of what cannot be controlled, and emotional restraint in the face of hardship. “Only my thoughts are within my power,” the ...

Quote of the Day: Marcus Aurelius reflected on a Stoic belief which suggests that people cannot always control events, but ...

Stoicism was an ancient school of philosophy that taught a particular way of living. Yet, for many, Stoicism remains misunderstood. Most think of a stoic person as someone who can endure pain or ...

This article may seem at odds with others I have written about the value of emotions and emotional expression—but hear me out. I recently picked up William Irvine’s 2019 book, “The Stoic Challenge: A ...

Ryan Holiday isn’t a trained philosopher, but hundreds of thousands of people turn to him for a daily dose of wisdom and insight. Holiday’s status as a college dropout makes him a “pen-and-ink ...