Stoicism

Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy

Stoicism is a philosophical movement and practical guide to living that originated in Hellenistic Greece. It emphasizes self-discipline, moral improvement, virtue, rational judgment, and living in accordance with nature and reason. Founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens around 300 BCE, it spread through the Greco-Roman world. Stoic philosophy comprises logic, physics, and ethics, and later influenced Christianity, Renaissance Neostoicism, logic, and modern cognitive therapies.

Founded by: Zeno of Citium
Core disciplines: Logic, physics, and ethics
Ethical aim: Living in accordance with nature and reason

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