Marcus Aurelius: A Life By Frank McLynn (Da Capo Press, 684 pp., $30) A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy By William B. Irvine (Oxford University Press, 314 pp., $19.95 ...

Stoicism is ultimately about joy—the joy that comes from living a good life. ... Perhaps it is their misunderstanding that keeps them from learning about stoicism in the first place.

How Stoic Thinking Reflects Our Place in the Cosmos. Posted: June 12, 2025 | Last updated: June 21, 2025. The curious minds at Aperture connect Stoic philosophy to our cosmic insignificance and ...

In between, Zeno and Marcus Aurelius —, - I like the Z to A- ness of it —- but in between, you have stoics who are politicians, generals, playwrights, and who are real people in the real world ...

Stoicism is more popular than ever. ... Tuitert’s workbook is more about the mind-set for high achievement — go for the gold! — and wouldn’t be out of place in a Tony Robbins seminar.

“Which is why Stoicism has always been a tool for people who are trying to find a way to stay balanced and sane and strong in a world where so much is outside our control.” He defends his ...

Forbes A Stoic's Guide To The New Stimulus Bill When $600 Just Isn't Enough By Theodore McDarrah However, Stoics have more to offer us than just during a once-in-a-lifetime global virus.

In addition, Stoicism fails to consider the negative impact of dulling, avoiding, or suppressing emotions. Sure, such an approach may protect you from experiencing the sting of failure or rejection.

Learning to sleep under the stern gaze of Marcus Aurelius. By Megan Margulies “Absolutely not,” I told my husband from the bed as he tried to find the right place on his dresser for Marcus ...