If the stupidity and irrationality overrunning our culture are getting on your nerves, let me suggest the philosophy of the Stoics as an antidote. I've written a new book on the subject (The ...

What would Seneca think of younger generations in which follower counts and likes are more favoured as metrics of value than societal contribution or good character? Would Marcus Aurelius take ...

The big-idea explorers at Aperture explore how ancient Stoic philosophy can provide the practical tools and mindset needed to ...

Cato's Suicide, by Charles Le Brun. Source: Wikicommons/public domain In the Classical World, the old religion privileged ritual over doctrine, and educated people turned instead to philosophy for ...

If you’re unfamiliar with Stoicism, here’s what you need to know. Stoicism is a philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions. The ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Web communities have helped the ancient philosophy of Stoicism find fans in a new generation. utah778/iStock via Getty Images Plus ...

As human beings, we have to work to be rational and think clearly. We’re often contending with our "lizard brains" that generate powerful emotions that are typically more negative than not. For ...

In recent years, an ancient philosophy has found new life in an unexpected corner of the modern world: the tech industry and male-dominated online spaces. Stoicism, a school of thought born in ancient ...

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