Marcus Aurelius' reign from 161 to 180 was defined by a pandemic (which originated in the distant east and quickly overwhelmed Rome's institutions), civil unrest, interminable wars in the provinces, ...

We live in an age of excitability, agitation and venting, thanks in large part to our unprecedented leisure time and astounding technology. Yet we also want happiness, serenity and meaning, which is ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some of the greatest leaders in history were Stoics: Cicero, Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius. It’s no surprise considering Stoicism’s ...

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...

Nancy Sherman is University Professor and a professor of philosophy at Georgetown University. She is the author of “Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience.” Stoicism is an ancient Greek ...

Ancient Greek philosophy has been enjoying a renaissance of interest and analysis of late. One of the largest Facebook groups for beginners with an interest in the field, “Stoicism,” boasts 225,000 ...

The term "life hack" has only existed for a couple years, but there are plenty of things we can learn from the world's oldest philosophers. William Irvine's A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art ...

Ancient Stoicism explores the influential philosophies of the ancient world. Rooted in the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus and Zeno, each offer a guide to inner peace, rational living, ...