From the golden days of Socrates and Alcibiades
To the dark times of Seneca and Nero
Knowledge passing through generations
Zeno to Cleanthes
Musonius Rufus to Epictetus
Antoninus to Marcus Aurelius
Wisdom cultivation
Planting seeds for the new harvest
Sowing philosophy
For a better tomorrow
Month: September 2021
A Stoic Haiku
Two men meet today
Buddha, Marcus Aurelius
the world is put right
Why The Aurelius Foundation Is On A Mission To Inspire A New Generation Of Stoics
When it comes to philosophy, Stoicism has some of the most interesting lessons to teach in terms of how to live life to the fullest. Founded on the four principles of justice, courage, wisdom and temperance, there’s a thriving worldwide community of Stoics who’re doing their best to live up to the ideals set out by people like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.
One such organisation that’s championing Stoicism in the modern day is the Aurelius Foundation. Based in London, The Aurelius Foundation is helping to inspire a new generation of Stoics and their story is worth hearing.
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Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In Review: A Moving, Inspirational Read
Stoicism has touched the lives of many, and it continues to be shared across the world through podcasts, videos, comics and literature. The philosophy has been transformative in the lives of Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos, the authors of Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In.
Through examining the lives and examples of people like Marcus Aurelius, Zeno and Sphaerus, Whiting and Konstantakos provide insight into how Stoicism can be interpreted today and why it’s more relevant than ever before.