A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', Stoicism called for the restraint of animal instincts and the severing of emotional ties. These beliefs were formulated by the Athenian followers of Zeno in the fourth century BC,…
The power and wealth which Seneca the Younger (C.4 B.C.- A.D. 65) acquired as Nero's minister were in conflict with his Stoic beliefs. Nevertheless he was the outstanding figure of his age. The Stoic philosophy which Seneca professed in his writings, later supported by Marcus Au…
The first-ever book-length study of the influential Stoic concept of wisdom.
Miller presents a detailed comparison of the ethics, metaphysics, and philosophical psychology of Spinoza and the Stoics, revealing much about Spinoza, and about an ancient philosophy adapted and mediated through early modern philosophy. Those studying Spinoza, early modern phil…
This introduction to Stoic philosophy outlines the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism and introduces the reader to the different ancient authors and sources that they will encounter when exploring Stoicism.
Plato and the stoics
Plato and the Stoics
Plato and the Stoics
The Stoics had some useful and startling insights into the human condition. By learning to understand their philosophy, you will discover a genuinely revolutionary set of strategies for living your life.