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The young men we surveyed mostly rejected traditional models of masculinity based on aggression, stoicism and homophobia, but a sizeable minority still support them.
Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities.
Edwina Preston pays tribute to the humble letter: from literary love letters to philosophical lessons to cherished family heirlooms. Letters impart lessons, reveal character – and are a form of art.
Stoicism is having a cultural moment, with bestselling books and podcasts taking this ancient philosophy to a new audience. But there are problems with Stoicism, both in its modern and ancient forms.
Pierre Hadot sees philosophy as a guide to improving our contemporary lives.
Stoicism can easily be misread as pessimistic because of its relentless focus on mortality and fragility. But its core message – contained in songs spanning generations – is profoundly empowering.
Stoic philosopher Epictetus tells us not to worry about things we can’t control, prepare for the unexpected and slow down on the judginess. This is great lockdown advice over 2,000 years later.
Western thinkers have long valued time alone as a form of inner rejuvenation. Here, then, are four benefits to solitude.
The Roman Stoic Seneca is the author of many letters and dialogues that can help us overcome adversity.
The Meditations, by Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, has been described as an ageless, secular gospel. Written in a time of pandemic, it speaks powerfully to us today.
In 2020, try to forget external ambitions you can’t control and focus instead on cultivating the right frame of mind.
What a group of ancient Roman philosophers can teach you about how to live in the 21st century.
From human suffering to political chicanery to environmental degradation, the tide of bad news, blared in headlines every day, seems overwhelming. One poet and classics scholar asks: What can be done?
A philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers to cope with present-day troubles.
The ancient philosophy of stoicism can build the qualities needed in our new world of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Stoicism is an ancient concept – so why is it regaining popularity in the 21st century?
Marcus Aurelius (121-180CE) was emperor of Rome at the height of its influence and power. One can only imagine the pressures that a person in his position might have experienced. The military might of…
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