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Its teachings of self-control, courage and wisdom have seen a surge of interest on social media. Joe Minihane explores why stoicism is having a moment and how misreadings of its central teachings are ...

A few years ago, I came across an article on Stoicism that reignited my interest in this ancient philosophy. My first exposure had come many years earlier when a friend gave me a copy of Meditations ...

The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you subscribe to its central tenets. Stoicism is often portrayed as an ancient ...