Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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The Forgotten Virtue of Magnanimity
How being "bigger than that" can help us cope with anger
Aug 17 • 
Donald J. Robertson
Why You Need to Read Modern Books on Stoicism
The Benefits of Understanding More About Stoic Philosophy
Aug 26, 2024 • 
Donald J. Robertson
How to Spot the Difference Between Worrying and Problem-Solving
The telltale differences between helpful and unhelpful ways of thinking about your problems
Jul 1 • 
Donald J. Robertson
Andrew Tate on Stoicism
My commentary on the social media influencer's remarks about Stoic philosophy
Jun 21, 2023 • 
Donald J. Robertson
My Self-Improvement Framework
How to keep your life in alignment with your values
Jul 29 • 
Donald J. Robertson
Five Practical Tips from Socrates
My notes for The Next Big Idea Club
Dec 24, 2024 • 
Donald J. Robertson
Stoic Mindfulness in a Nutshell
Detachment and Cognitive Distancing in Stoic Philosophy
Dec 13, 2023 • 
Donald J. Robertson
The Most Profound Saying About Anger?
This line of elegiac poetry contains three great paradoxes
May 27 • 
Donald J. Robertson
What Philosophers Don’t Get About Marcus Aurelius
What psychological benefits can be gained by readers of the Meditations?
Jul 9, 2024 • 
Donald J. Robertson
Socrates Explains Your Cynicism
Are cynicism, misanthropy, misogyny, and misandry due to misplaced trust?
Sep 24, 2024 • 
Donald J. Robertson
How to Eat Like a Stoic
The Ancient Diets of Cynicism and Stoicism
Mar 26, 2024 • 
Donald J. Robertson
Beyond Righteous Anger
Announcing my new project on the philosophy and psychology of anger
Jul 11, 2024 • 
Donald J. Robertson
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