What Stoicism Is – An Anthropocentric Account
The Idiom of Stoicism – Toward a Stoic Renaissance How do we discern if something is Stoic and in line with the philosophy? Which advances that have been made since antiquity can we advantageously
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Sidelining The Stoic Sage
For being a legendary or ideal person, the Stoic sage (or if you prefer “wise person”) gets brought up a lot in discussion within Stoic communities, and is referenced to in contemporary
The STOIC – June 2025
THE STOIC GYM is pleased to announce the publication of THE STOIC, June 2025 edition THE STOIC is a monthly online publication of The Stoic Gym. The Modern Stoicism organization is partnering with
In defense of the Stoic sage
Dear Greg, Thank you for the challenge you posed with your interesting article, “Sidelining the Stoic Sage.” Even though my instinct is actually to agree with you, I thought I’d give a try to
Conversations with Modern Stoicism – How does a Stoic Deal with Grief with Gregory B. Sadler
When: Saturday, June 21. About our Presenter: Greg Sadler was the editor of Stoicism Today from 2016 to 2022. After a traditional academic career of teaching, research, faculty development, and
Redefining the Stoic sage
Dear fellow Proficientes, Following Greg’s and Massimo’s letters on the Stoic sage, I’d like to add my thoughts. My approach: let’s redefine the sage. Let’s bring this figure “down to
The STOIC – July 2025
THE STOIC GYM is pleased to announce the publication of THE STOIC, July 2025 edition THE STOIC is a monthly online publication of The Stoic Gym. The Modern Stoicism organization is partnering with
The STOIC – August 2025
THE STOIC GYM is pleased to announce the publication of THE STOIC, August 2025 edition THE STOIC is a monthly online publication of The Stoic Gym. The Modern Stoicism organization is partnering with
Pragmatic Stoicism: Making Stoicism Fit for Purpose by Chuck Chakrapani
PART I. THE PRAGMATIC OUTLOOK The Squirrel that Wouldn’t Sit Still William James, philosopher and psychologist, was on a camping trip in the mountains. On returning from his walk, he noticed his
Announcing Stoicon 2025
Modern Stoicism is pleased to announce that Stoicon 2025 will take place online on Saturday, October 18, from 10 am to 5 pm EDT (3 pm to 10 pm BST). Get your tickets (based on a donation amount of
Changing of the Guard at Stoicism Today
It’s my great honor to announce that as of today, Brittany Polat will take over as the editor of Stoicism Today. It has been a privilege to be the editor and assistant editor for the blog for the
‘Wishing, Willing, or What? Exploring Stoic Boulēsis’ by Judith Stove
This essay will examine boulēsis, named in our sources as one of the three good emotional states (eupatheiai) in Stoicism. It will explore a range of attempts to render this term in English.
How Stoics Approach Death and Start Living – by Benny Voncken
A modern rebranding of death is required, and the ancient Stoics can help us do so. We need to change our view on this part of life, the one we all share, yet often refuse to face. Many of us …
Against Pragmatic Stoicism: A Response to Chuck Chakrapani — by Massimo Pigliucci
Stoicism is an eminently practical philosophy, which probably accounts in great part for its endurance and current popularity. My friend Chuck Chakrapani, however, wishes to propose a form of
Abraham Lincoln: A Sacred Effort
Great statesmen and women never really die. They wait patiently, ready to serve again if the country they loved, or the cause they espoused, is threatened anew. So it is with Abraham Lincoln—in my
Navigating Conflict in Relationships: A Stoic Guide by Enda and Brenda Harte
“How much better it is to heal than to avenge an injury! Vengeance consumes much time, and it exposes the doer to many injuries while he smarts from one; our anger always lasts longer than the
Well That Was Embarrassing — by Tim Iverson
One of the reasons the Stoics are attractive to so many is that they appear to be fully human. Marcus Aurelius—the leader of the Roman Empire—struggles to get out of bed. Seneca bemoans his aging
Are Stoics Engaged Citizens? – An Invitation to Stoicon 2025
Stoicon, Modern Stoicism’s annual online gathering, takes place next Saturday, October 18! Please join us for a day of talks on Stoicism and engaged citizenship. You will learn what the ancient
Stoic Week 2025: Live Like a Stoic – and Discover a Wiser, Calmer You
Begins Monday 27 October 2025 Register now: https://modernstoicism.com/stoic-week/ Stoic Week is a free, annual online event where people around the world spend seven days living like a Stoic.
Spotlight on: Stoic Week for Schools
Did you know that, alongside our classic version of Stoic Week, Modern Stoicism has a dedicated Stoic Week course just for teens? We developed this week-long course specifically for students,