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, born in a world falling apart, ... But then, Epictetus would say that--as long as we try to place our happiness in perishable things--our worlds are always on edge. 2.

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 ...

“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 ...

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.

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 ...

Rather, I’ve tried to point out what Stoic TikTok misses, because I hope people dive deeper into Stoic philosophy. A great place to start is Tad Brennan’s The Stoic Life.