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Learning from History: The Unpredictable Nature of War
Why are we still choosing fear, cruelty and worse, silence over compassion and acceptance? 1. Introduction: War is Always Unpredictable. “Wars are unpredictable—and easy to start but hard to stop.”—Timothy Snyder Unfortunately, Snyders words have been proven true again and… Continue reading
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Top 5 Movies to Watch This Winter Season If You Like Stoicism
Discover the films that, in my opinion, resonate closely with stoic philosophy and help me survive the cold and dark winter nights here in Finland. Introduction When the sun sets around 4 PM and you’re living on a small island… Continue reading
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Stoicism and the Common Good: Beyond Self-Improvement to Community Care
Stoicism is often misconceived as a philosophy of isolation focused solely on self-improvement. However, it emphasizes community care and the importance of uplifting others. Ancient Stoics like Seneca and Musonius Rufus believed wisdom should be shared for the collective good.… Continue reading
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Greek vs Roman Stoicism: Key Differences Explained
Stoicism originated in ancient Greece with Zeno of Citium, emphasizing virtue as the highest good through logical understanding and emotional regulation. Key philosophers like Cleanthes and Chrysippus contributed foundational ideas. As Stoicism evolved in Rome, it shifted focus to practical… Continue reading
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Cato’s Final Stand: A Symbol of Moral Integrity
Keywords: Cato, Stoic hero, moral integrity, Roman history, virtue ethics, Stoicism in action, ancient Rome Introduction Imagine a man so committed to his principles that he would rather face death than compromise his integrity. This was Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis,… Continue reading
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What is Stoicism? A Brief History and How It Can Help in Modern Life
Keywords: Stoicism, history of Stoicism, modern applications, practical philosophy, ancient Greece, mental resilience Introduction: Embracing Stoicism in a Chaotic World Ever feel like life is spinning out of control? Between work pressures, social media overload, and endless to-do lists, it’s… Continue reading
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Understanding Stoicism: Myths vs. Reality
This article addresses common misconceptions about Stoicism, highlighting the true essence of this ancient philosophy. Many people wrongly believe that Stoics suppress emotions, exhibit indifference to life, maintain a pessimistic outlook, advocate passive acceptance of fate, lack compassion, or focus… Continue reading
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The Legacy of Zeno of Citium: Founder of Stoicism
Keywords: Zeno of Citium, founder of Stoicism, Stoic philosophy, ancient Greece, Stoic teachings, Stoicism origins Ever wonder who kick-started the Stoic philosophy that’s influenced thinkers for over two millennia? Meet Zeno of Citium, the man who turned personal adversity into… Continue reading
The Stoic Way - Timeless wisdom for Modern resilience 