Stoicism

By John Browning

Do you ever feel like you aren't in control of your emotions? Are you looking for moral guidance that can help you achieve the best for yourself? Then keep reading...

 

Whenever we ask ourselves how to face a challenge, or simply how to be happy, we are actually asking ourselves how to best lead our lives. But where can we find valid answers in today's world?

The answer surprisingly can be found in the teachings of the most famous ancient philosophers. 

Their philosophy, known as Stoicism, is a concept founded in ancient Athens that teaches to act on the basis of what is really under our control, and to have, as a wise stoic prayer said, "the serenity of accepting the things we cannot change, the courage to intervene on those we can change, and the wisdom to distinguish one from the other." 

 

Stoicism will teach you:

• History of Stoicism philosophers: including Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus
• Modern Stoicism and general misconceptions about Stoicism
• Discipline of action: right action, problem solving, pragmatism, and duty
• Discipline of will: kindness and virtue, resilience and fortitude, armor fati and acceptance
• Situational practices (pain management, emotional intelligence, behavior therapy)
• Stoicism exercises/practices in everyday modern living

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: John Browning
• Release date: Jun 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393841074

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STOICISM

How to Finding Calm, Managing Your Emotions and Learn Stoic Philosophy

John Browning

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Table of Contents

EVOLUTION OF STOICISM

WHO WERE THE STOICS?

WHAT ARE STOIC PHILOSOPHY'S FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES?

PRINCIPLES OF STOICISM

Desire's Discipline

ACTION MANAGEMENT

Live by virtue – the best of any product

Friendship and loving Character

SELF DISCIPLINE

PRODUCTIVITY

MENTAL TOUGHNESS

EXERCISING OUR MINDS

PREPARATION DELIVERY

ANGER MANAGEMENT

SELF REFLECTION

LEADERSHIP

THE ROLES OF INFLUENCES RESILIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESILIENCE

HOW TO MAINTAIN INNER PEACE

BENEFITS OF STOICISM

STOICISM PREJUDICES

CONCLUSION

EVOLUTION OF STOICISM

Eudaimonia is for Stoics and it is the main objective of our lives: a state of happiness and stability that can be accomplished in harmony with nature. Living with nature means fulfilling your role as a human being in the universe (that is closely linked to concepts of destiny and providence). Since human beings are distinguished by their ability to use reason in their actions from other living beings, they will behave by their purpose. In short, we need to behave rationally and not to be fooled by our emotions (apathy). There are none good or bad external conditions, and we can be oblivious to them. The purpose of eudaimonia and the methods of achieving this goal were established over the last thousand years, a brief picture of the Golden Age of Stoicism: the typical era between 300 and 200 AD. The late stoa is best known, as it was from this time that only sources were still available.

1. Zeno, Cleanthes, and Chrysippus; Early Stoa (300-100 BC):

Zeno of Citium founded the School of Stoicism in Athens around 300 BC. He confronted a common epicurism school, founded by Epicurus, who believed, motivated by pain and pleasure, in a materialistic world and accidental existence. Zeno developed his storytelling school from (including) the ideas of cynism, prioritizing virtue and simplicity. In the center of Athens, he began his education at Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch). This stoa was a sanctuary open to the public and gave rise to the name of his philosophy: stoicism. Zeno founded stoicism, and he had a major influence on the school. Across three areas: logic, physics, and ethics, he preserved a distinction across stoic philosophy. The emphasis today is more on ethics, even though Zeno would argue that physics and logic will also help ethics.

Zeno accompanied his student Cleanthes, who adopted Zeno 's teachings and added little of his own. Chrysippus of Soli was the third chief (academic) of the Stoic school. He developed the three philosophical components greatly, particularly by developing a system of propositional logic. Chrysippus strengthened and reinforced Zeno 's base and secured the status of stoicism as one of history 's strongest philosophies. Following him, Zeno, Diogenes of Babylon, and Antipater in Tarsus led the school. The school was then run by him.

2. Panaetius, Posidonius, Cicero and Cato Middle Stoa (100 BC – 0)

The stoic center began to shift from Athens to Rhodes and Rome, starting around 100 BC. In his views, Panaetius, the seventh scholar, was more versatile than the rigid Zeno. He made stoical physics theories easier and became less interested in logic. That took the stoic philosophy closer to and more open to Neoplatonism. Stoicism was also portrayed in Rome. Panaetius is considered the latter scientist because of the diverse nature of the middle stoa, along with varying opinions. There was no more a single and straightforward school of stoicism, but the stoic philosophy could stand the test of time.

Posidonius reinforced Panaetius' theories and moved even more (and may even be considered a Neoplatonist) to Plato and Aristotle. The younger embraced stoicism in Rome, Cicero, and Cato. Cato, in particular, known for its uncompromising moral integrity and austere lifestyle, is a symbol of stoicism. He appears closer to the teachings of conventional Zeno and Chrysippus than to Panaetius and Posidonius' hybrid philosophy.

3. Seneca, Epictetus and Aurelius Late stoa (0 – 200 AD)

The main focus field for stoic philosophers was ethics in the Roman imperial period. Logic and physics have no longer been studied. The late stoa is the most famous period of stoicism since the only time it has remained the entire original texts. One such work comes from Seneca, who, in his Epistulae morales ad lucilium (moral letters to Lucilius), used real incidents every day to speak about moral matters. He is widely known for his unique writing style, and his epistles are still being read today. A further Stoic poet, Epictetus, is known for the Enchiridion speeches, which his pupil Arrian published. During Epictetus's life as a slave, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius perhaps was the most famous stoic. He wrote his most influential work in Germania during his military campaign as a personal publication, Ta eis heauton (to himself). It is generally referred to as meditations. Meditations are perhaps the most commonly read and spoken about stoic practice, and they are still influencing the world today. Within our modern world, notions such as self-control, reason, and citizenship of the world are still important. Aurelius' Meditations are often used in the last few years as a source of personal development and growth. The last significant work of the late stoa is considered.

In summary

THE STOIC PHILOSOPHY from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius evolved as a timeless and beneficial lifestyle. Slaves and emperors, business people, and sportspeople were inspired. The basic tenets of Zeno 's old stoa remained the same, but philosophers of the medium stoa transferred them from the excenter to the eclectic one. Late stoa authors like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius eventually gave us well-developed stories on stoicism. Every individual is special, but we are all part of the same universe, and each time he has his accent and priorities.

Stoicism is a philosophical tradition that comes at the beginning of the 3rd century BC, from ancient Greece and Rome.

It is important to remember how people felt at that time.

The main concern of the people was to escape a bad life. Therefore, their emotions, decision-making, and actions were more likely to promote greater satisfaction in life. One of the main things to be remembered is that people do not necessarily believe that they can achieve happiness through wealth, reputation, or beautiful things. People were eager to understand how they could have a great soul with great urgency.

Stoicism was one of the best-known forms of thought at the time as the Stoics gave convincing answers to anxiety, tension, fear, and challenging questions, such as What do I want out of life? "The Stoics provided a framework that addresses human condition testing.

For example, an individual may emphasize characteristic virtues by stressing behavior in terms of words. In short, good action contributes to a happier life. And you know that a more demanding negative action.

In short, stoicism was an ancient philosophical school that taught a certain way of life. His main emphasis was on how a virtual life can be lived, happiness maximized, and negative emotions can. It’s worth has been tried by renowned individuals, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Arianna Huffington, Tom Brady, and moreover many parts of human history.

Stoic techniques may have started long ago, but are as important today as they were in the old days.

WHO WERE THE STOICS?

Afew intelligent people helped shape the philosophy of Stoicism. Each section includes important information about the Stoics and what they have contributed to