STOICISM

Stoic Ideas Relevant To Modern Life



Stoic Ideas Relevant To Modern Life

Introduction

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that started in Greece. This philosophy engrosses the view that reason is the basis of virtue, wisdom, happiness and self-reliance.

According to Zupko and Strange (2004), 'Stoicism remains one of the most significant minority reports in the history of Western philosophy.'

Stoicism philosophy was originated in Ancient Greece and Rome. It began in Greece in 300 B.C. Stoicism spread throughout the region and then came eventually to Rome. The first Stoic ideas were formed by Zeno. Zeno was a Greek philosopher who is ...