Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci

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How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci

Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

Donald J. Robertson
Jan 28, 2020
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How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci

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Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

Cleanthes, the second head of the Stoic school, once said that while its philosophical doctrines may well be contrary to popular opinion they are surely not contrary to reason. He was speaking of “paradox”, which literally means contrary to opinion in Greek. Stoic philosophy, like the philosophy of Socrates,…

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