The Philosophy of Stoicism - Video Recap

What did you think of the video? Can you see yourself applying the concept of Stoicism anywhere in your life?

Video Recap:

- Stoicism was founded by Zeno of Cypress around 300 BCE

- Zeno got involved in philosophy after reading about Socrates, the founder of Western philosophy

- The main pillars of Stoicism include virtue, tolerance, and self-control

- Although we may not be able to control the events that happen around us, we have control over how we react to situations

- Stoics believe in the cardinal virtues of wisdom (being able to navigate complex situations in a logical manner), temperance (exercise of self-restraint), justice (treating others with fairness even when they have done wrong), and courage (having daily challenges with integrity)

- Stoics encourage self-improvement and compassion for others

- Stoicism has also inspired psychology, like rational emotive behavioral therapy

Quotes: 

"Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage" - Seneca

"We suffer not from the events in our lives, but from our judgement about them!" - Epictetus

"We can harness our will power to fill our lives with meaning even in the bleakest of situations."

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