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Stoicism vs Cynicism

Philosophies are the systems that construct the world around us, they help us to understand the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Stoicism and Cynicism hold many similarities in...

Negative visualisation - The Stoic trick to an ...

Negative visualisation is a meditative practise, a practise made popular by philosopher Seneca the Younger. Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, playwright, he was also the tutor to emperor...

7 Day Stoic challenge - Stoicism Mon-Sun

Moving towards a change in lifestyle can be difficult. It requires a habitual commitment that is difficult to stick to. Especially moving away from a life you may be used...

Woman in Stoicism - Where are the female Stoics?

Let's begin this lecture with an activity, think of five philosophers. Any philosophers, Stoic or not… Have you got them in mind? Now how many from that five were women?...

Stoicism vs Cynicism - What is the difference?

Philosophies are the systems that construct the world around us, they help us to understand the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Stoicism and Cynicism hold many similarities in...

How a Stoic would deal with revenge

"How much better it is to heal a wrong than to avenge one! Vengeance takes considerable time, and it exposes a man to many injuries while only one causes him...