(A guest post by Benny Voncken.) Impressions come in four ways. Things are, and appear so to us; or they are not, and do not appear to be: or they are, and do not appear to be: or they are not, and yet appear to be. Epictetus, Discourses, Book 1,…
Definition Of Stoic Kathekon The Stoic concept of "kathekon" is a central idea in Stoic ethics that refers to "appropriate actions" or "proper functions." It describes the kind of actions a person should take in their daily life based on their role in society, their nature as rational beings, and their…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Wisdom is and how you can apply it in your life. Definition Of Stoic Wisdom Stoic Wisdom comes from the Greek term “phronesis” (φρόνησις). The definition of the virtue is thought to precede the Stoics…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Temperance is and how you can apply it in your life. Definition Of Stoic Temperance Stoic Temperance comes from the Greek term “sophrosyne” (σωφροσύνη). The definition of the virtue is thought to precede the Stoics…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Justice is and how you can apply it in your life. Definition Of Stoic Justice Stoic Justice comes from the Greek term “dikaiosyne” (δικαιοσύνη). The definition of the virtue is thought to precede the Stoics…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Courage is and how you can apply it in your life. Definition Of Stoic Courage Stoic Courage comes from the Greek term “andreia” (ανδρεία). The definition of the virtue is thought to precede the Stoics…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the state of apatheia is in relation to Stoicism and how you can work toward it. Definition Of Stoic Apatheia Stoic apatheia is a state of mind in which one is not disturbed by “the passions.” It is a…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what oikeiôsis is and how you can use it to guide your Stoic practice. Definition Of Stoic Oikeiôsis Oikeiôsis is one of the more advanced terms in Stoicism and refers to the process of becoming aware of what truly belongs…
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what eudaimonia is and how you can use it to guide your Stoic practice. Definition Of Stoic Eudaimonia Eudaimonia is a Greek term that translates to a state of being that encompasses terms such as “happiness”, “flourishing”, “fulfillment”, “well-being”,…
Musonius Rufus, A Stoic Teacher The Stoic philosopher Gaius Musonius Rufus was born between approximately 20–30 AD in Volsinii, Etruria (modern-day Bolsena in Italy). As a teacher in ancient Rome, he instructed well-known philosophers like Epictetus and Dio of Prusa. Musonius’s reputation as an educator led to him being admired…