He was not only ‘the last famous Stoic philosopher,’ but also a Roman emperor.

Let’s face it—modern life can feel overwhelming. Deadlines. Bad news. Social media noise. Emotional roller coasters. We’re constantly trying to stay afloat in a world that seems to pull us in every ...

Loneliness is a common human experience, but Stoic philosophy offers practical ways to cope with it. Drawing on the teachings ...

Marcus Aurelius emphasises the power of the mind in Stoicism, teaching that external events do not dictate our pain. By ...

I’ll never forget the moment a stranger convinced me he could read my mind. It was one of those corporate parties: music too loud, bar lines too long, and conversations full of polite small talk while ...

What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, obviously the roads — the roads go without saying. How about guidance on how to live in the 21st century? That seems less likely, but in fact, the last few ...

Philosophy can be practical. Throughout history, some of the world's greatest minds used stoic philosophy to endure high pressure situations and make the most of tough times. Best of all, they're ...

A bust of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. (Photo by the Wellcome Collection) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs ...

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