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 ...

Stoicism, a philosophical school originating in ancient Greece, has long been considered a practical guide for living a virtuous and meaningful life. The core principles of Stoicism revolve around ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A statue of Marcus Aurelius at Brown University. Aurelius wrote one of the best books about stoicism. Stoicism books explain this ...

Stoicism is an ancient Greek school of philosophy. It was founded around 301 BC by a Phoenician merchant called Zeno of Citium, who embraced an austere philosophical way of life after losing his ...

The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you subscribe to its central tenets. Stoicism is often portrayed as an ancient ...

Ephemeral, meaning lasting for a very short time. A word that has been recently going viral for being said by actor Joju George in the Malayalam movie Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal. Before diving into a ...

In the years since, Jules has gone onto to become a prominent writer and author. His book, Philosophy for Life is a hit all over the world and his Tedx Talk “How Philosophy Can Save Your Life” has ...

Of course, this is selfish—and like most selfish things, also short-sighted. Because this article almost certainly introduced tens of thousands of people to a topic I care about, people who would be ...

For an ancient philosophy, Stoicism is doing extremely well in 2023. Quotes from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius litter my Instagram feed; you can find expert advice from ...

Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophical tradition that continues to reverberate in contemporary culture. When Prince Philip died, for example, the Spectator wrote that “he epitomised a ...