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Who founded Stoicism after being shipwrecked and studying philosophy in Athens?
Who founded Stoicism after being shipwrecked and studying philosophy in Athens?
What are the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism?
What are the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism?
Which famous emperor was a Stoic and led Rome through wars and personal loss?
Which famous emperor was a Stoic and led Rome through wars and personal loss?
What is the basis of the philosophy of Stoicism?
What is the basis of the philosophy of Stoicism?
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What does Stoicism emphasize?
What does Stoicism emphasize?
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What is the idea that suffering comes from our judgments about events, which has influenced modern psychology?
What is the idea that suffering comes from our judgments about events, which has influenced modern psychology?
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Which modern therapies are based on Stoic principles?
Which modern therapies are based on Stoic principles?
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Study Notes
- Zeno of Cyprus founded Stoicism after being shipwrecked and studying philosophy in Athens
- Stoicism emphasizes virtue, tolerance, and self-control
- The philosophy is based on the idea of logos, a rational structure of the universe
- The four cardinal virtues of Stoicism are practical wisdom, temperance, justice, and courage
- Stoicism encourages personal improvement and humane treatment of others
- Marcus Aurelius was a famous Stoic emperor who led Rome through wars and personal loss
- Stoicism influenced Christian theology and has parallels with Buddhist concepts
- Epictetus wrote about the idea that suffering comes from our judgments about events, which has influenced modern psychology
- Rational emotive behavioral therapy and logotherapy are based on Stoic principles
- Stoicism has continued to influence thinkers and leaders throughout history.
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Learn about the foundations and key principles of Stoicism, a philosophical school founded by Zeno of Cyprus. Explore the ideas of virtue, tolerance, self-control, and the concept of logos that form the basis of Stoicism. Discover how Stoic principles have influenced psychology, therapy, and various aspects of modern thought.
