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The Value of Reason in the Stoic Philosophies of Epictetus and Aurelius

By Rocco A. Astore — 2016

According to the Stoic philosophers Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, virtue comes through a proper understanding of nature, its processes, as well as one’s place in it.

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How to Become a Better Person

Taking into account your own wellbeing as well as the best interests of others, here are some of the most important ways to become a better person.

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Elizabeth Scott
2021
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The Power of Positive Self-Talk

The line between failure and success can come down to something as simple as self-talk. Powerful and positive self-talk can change your entire mindset, which can affect your actions.

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Teri Karjala
2020
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Can Stoicism Make Us Happy?

Can Stoicism teach us how to live? A lot of people seem to think so. They identify as “modern Stoics,” a movement that has gained traction over the past two decades, with thousands of members now congregating online and off to practice a self-help version of the philosophical life.

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Carlos Fraenkel
2019
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10 Insanely Useful Stoic Exercises

Today I want to describe various Stoic exercises that you can do to develop a Stoic outlook on life. While this is obviously useful for the would-be Stoic, I think that everyone can benefit these exercises.

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Emanuele Faja
2016
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How to Be a Stoic

The first line of Epictetus’ manual of ethical advice, the Enchiridion—“Some things are in our control and others not”—made me feel that a weight was being lifted off my chest.

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Elif Batuman
2016
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The Number One Secret to Superhuman Willpower

Fasting is by far the most sophisticated willpower workout available. If you get good at fasting, you can learn to control every other aspect of your life. If you get good at fasting, you can overcome any addiction, not matter how deeply imbedded.

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Benjamin Hardy
2016
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