February 5, 2022 Marcus Aurelius on Opinions Philosophy in Quotes Explore philosophy through its most famous quotes. Today: Marcus Aurelius, Meditations: “It is in our power to have no opinion about a thing, and not to be disturbed in our soul…” (more...)
January 17, 2022 Taking the Crowded Bus of Life Epictetus on the Stoic attitude The ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus (50-135 AD), one of the most important Stoic philosophers in history, recommends seeing obstacles in our lives as opportunities to improve. (more...)
December 13, 2021 The Stoic View of the Self Being in someone else’s shoes For the Stoics, everything that happens to us seems to have a special significance that the same event wouldn’t have if it happened to someone else. (more...)
December 4, 2021 Lucius Annaeus Seneca The two lives of a Stoic sage Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) was a celebrated Roman writer, public speaker and philosopher and is today seen (alongside Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius) as one of the three greatest ancient Stoics. (more...)
November 11, 2021 What Does ‘Stoic’ Mean? A short history of Stoicism A ‘Stoic’ attitude to life aims to achieve lasting happiness by staying calm, rational and emotionally detached, while cultivating one’s virtues. (more...)
April 26, 121 AD: Marcus Aurelius is born Reluctant emperor of Rome, fighter and Stoic philosopher April 26, 121 AD marks the birthday of Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, who still inspires us today with his sense of humility and duty. (more...)
