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stoicism

[stoh-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm /




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It might be her most personal yet, finding inspiration in a philosophy she uses to sustain her spirit: Stoicism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The philosophic movements that emerged soon after Diogenes’ time, Stoicism and Epicureanism, aimed to help adherents overcome the fear of death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

He urged Bhogal to schedule group video calls to discuss rationalism, Stoicism and effective altruism.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024

Stoicism encourages individuals to scrutinize their beliefs, ensuring they measure up in the eyes of reason and virtue.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

With the Renaissance revival of Stoicism the word ‘philosophical’ acquired a new meaning: philosophers, it was held, were able to moderate their passions and to be unmoved by the blows of fortune.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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