Young Plato: Teaching Stoicism in School
Young Plato is a documentary film that charts the dream of Elvis-loving school headmaster Kevin McArevey. Using philosophy, the maverick teacher sets out to change the fortunes of an inner-city…
Book Review: Journal Like A Stoic
A 90-Day Stoicism Program to Live with Greater Acceptance, Less Judgment, and Deeper Intentionality The practice of journaling is one of those spiritual exercises whose value is evidenced by the…
Guest Post: The Stoic Idea of Living in Accordance with Nature
The following is a guest post from Enda Harte. Enda runs a newsletter, where he writes about Stoicism and other Philosophies. You can sign up below for free, and receive…
How To Remind Yourself Like Marcus Aurelius
In his Discourses, Epictetus tells us that the practice of Stoicism is nothing more complicated than good preparation for what lies ahead: But what is philosophy? Doesn’t it simply mean…
A Stoic’s Easy 3-Part Evening Routine
The Stoic way to put the finishing touches on your day We rightly place a lot of importance on our morning routines. Even if we’re not consistently doing the things we…
Book Review – The Quest for Character
It’s impossible to be a student of Stoic philosophy in the modern day without coming across the work of Massimo Pigliucci. The Professor of Philosophy at the City College of…
The Micro Morning Meditations
🌷 Why What Is Stoicism? Readers Choose to Go Deeper Philosophy is no trick… it is not devised for show. It moulds and constructs the soul; it orders our life,…
How To Reframe Difficult Thoughts Into Something More Constructive
A painting that looks hideous in one frame might look sublime in another. In art gallery terms, then, an optimist is someone who customarily places life's paintings into frames that…
The Story Of Tyrian Purple Dye (And Why Stoicism Wouldn’t Exist Without It)
In ancient times, Tyrian purple was THE color to be seen in. And without it, Stoic philosophy may never have existed. That might sound bizarre, but bear with me. The specific…
30 Ways To Instantly Be More Stoic
Short, practical tips on following virtue today and everyday How do you practice Stoicism? Do you adopt it as your philosophy of life and use it to guide your every thought…