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“That Epictetus is a Trip!” by Ranjini George
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10 Jan 2026
Editor’s Note: The transition to our new digital home at Substack is in progress. You may continue to receive Stoicism Today through our existing newsletter until the transition has been completed.
Stoicism Today is moving to Substack!
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3 Jan 2026
For over a decade, Stoicism Today has been the online voice of Modern Stoicism, a place where scholars, psychotherapists, researchers, writers, and practicing Stoics from all walks of life come
Why Stoics Would Embrace Just War Theory — by William C. Spears
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27 Dec 2025
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy: Insights on the Morality of Military Service, by Commander William C. Spears, USN, adapted for publication in
Stoic Metaphysics — by Trudy Govier
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20 Dec 2025
Eleanor and Annalena were fellow philosophy students years ago. Eleanor is struggling with extra household responsibilities. The two meet in their favourite café for coffee to chat about life and
Excerpt from The Stoic Leader – by John Sellars and Justin Stead
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13 Dec 2025
Editor’s Note: The following excerpt from The Stoic Leader: Ancient Lessons to Succeed in Business is reprinted with permission from Michael O’Mara Books. Learn more about the book at
Review of William O. Stephens’ Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King — by Judith Stove
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6 Dec 2025
William O. Stephens, Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King (Reaktion Books, London, 2025) Review by Judith Stove The ever-growing global public of readers interested in the Stoic emperor, Marcus
“It’s all very well in practice, but will it work in theory?” A Counter-Response to Massimo Pigliucci — by Chuck Chakrapani
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29 Nov 2025
Editor’s Note: This essay is the continuation of a discussion between Chuck Chakrapani and Massimo Pigliucci. You can read the earlier pieces here: Pragmatic Stoicism: Making Stoicism Fit for
The Depth of Stoic Gratitude — by Eric “Siggy” Scott
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22 Nov 2025
We should make evident our gratitude by unrestrained expressions of emotion, and we should express these feelings everywhere. —Seneca, On Benefits, II.22.1. Twenty years ago this winter, a
Announcing the Stoic Arts Conference in April 2026
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15 Nov 2025
Modern Stoicism, in partnership with Tufts University, is pleased to announce the Stoic Arts Conference, an in-person event taking place at Tufts (in greater Boston, MA) in April 2026. Join us for a
The Stoic Nurse: Philosophy at the Frontline of Mental Health Crisis — by Paul Sutton
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8 Nov 2025
I work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in an NHS Crisis Team in the UK. My role brings me face-to-face with people at their lowest points—when life has collapsed so completely that the future
Introducing Stoicism to General Audiences: Upcoming Event with Brigid Delaney — By Phil Yanov
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5 Nov 2025
One of the recurring challenges in modern Stoic practice is how to communicate philosophical ideas to people outside dedicated philosophical circles. How do we translate concepts like prohairesis,
Highlights from Stoicon and Stoic Week 2025
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1 Nov 2025
Thank you to everyone who participated in Stoic Week and Stoicon 2025! Both events were very successful, and we appreciate the contributions of everyone who took part. Here are some highlights of
Spotlight on: Stoic Week for Schools
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25 Oct 2025
Did you know that, alongside our classic version of Stoic Week, Modern Stoicism has a dedicated Stoic Week course just for teens? We developed this week-long course specifically for students,
Stoic Week 2025: Live Like a Stoic – and Discover a Wiser, Calmer You
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18 Oct 2025
Begins Monday 27 October 2025 Register now: https://modernstoicism.com/stoic-week/ Stoic Week is a free, annual online event where people around the world spend seven days living like a Stoic.
Are Stoics Engaged Citizens? – An Invitation to Stoicon 2025
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11 Oct 2025
Stoicon, Modern Stoicism’s annual online gathering, takes place next Saturday, October 18! Please join us for a day of talks on Stoicism and engaged citizenship. You will learn what the ancient
Well That Was Embarrassing — by Tim Iverson
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4 Oct 2025
One of the reasons the Stoics are attractive to so many is that they appear to be fully human. Marcus Aurelius—the leader of the Roman Empire—struggles to get out of bed. Seneca bemoans his aging
Navigating Conflict in Relationships: A Stoic Guide by Enda and Brenda Harte
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27 Sep 2025
“How much better it is to heal than to avenge an injury! Vengeance consumes much time, and it exposes the doer to many injuries while he smarts from one; our anger always lasts longer than the
Abraham Lincoln: A Sacred Effort
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20 Sep 2025
Great statesmen and women never really die. They wait patiently, ready to serve again if the country they loved, or the cause they espoused, is threatened anew. So it is with Abraham Lincoln—in my
Against Pragmatic Stoicism: A Response to Chuck Chakrapani — by Massimo Pigliucci
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13 Sep 2025
Stoicism is an eminently practical philosophy, which probably accounts in great part for its endurance and current popularity. My friend Chuck Chakrapani, however, wishes to propose a form of
How Stoics Approach Death and Start Living – by Benny Voncken
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10 Sep 2025
A modern rebranding of death is required, and the ancient Stoics can help us do so. We need to change our view on this part of life, the one we all share, yet often refuse to face. Many of us …
‘Wishing, Willing, or What? Exploring Stoic Boulēsis’ by Judith Stove
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6 Sep 2025
This essay will examine boulēsis, named in our sources as one of the three good emotional states (eupatheiai) in Stoicism. It will explore a range of attempts to render this term in English.
Changing of the Guard at Stoicism Today
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30 Aug 2025
It’s my great honor to announce that as of today, Brittany Polat will take over as the editor of *Stoicism Today*. It has been a privilege to be the editor and assistant editor for the blog for the
Announcing Stoicon 2025
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23 Aug 2025
Modern Stoicism is pleased to announce that Stoicon 2025 will take place online on Saturday, October 18, from 10 am to 5 pm EDT (3 pm to 10 pm BST). Get your tickets (based on a donation amount of
Pragmatic Stoicism: Making Stoicism Fit for Purpose by Chuck Chakrapani
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17 Aug 2025
PART I. THE PRAGMATIC OUTLOOK The Squirrel that Wouldn’t Sit Still William James, philosopher and psychologist, was on a camping trip in the mountains. On returning from his walk, he noticed his
The STOIC – August 2025
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1 Aug 2025
THE STOIC GYM is pleased to announce the publication of THE STOIC, August 2025 edition THE STOIC is a monthly online publication of The Stoic Gym. The Modern Stoicism organization is partnering with
The STOIC – July 2025
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2 Jul 2025
THE STOIC GYM is pleased to announce the publication of THE STOIC, July 2025 edition THE STOIC is a monthly online publication of The Stoic Gym. The Modern Stoicism organization is partnering with
Redefining the Stoic sage
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16 Jun 2025
Dear fellow Proficientes, Following Greg’s and Massimo’s letters on the Stoic sage, I’d like to add my thoughts. My approach: let’s redefine the sage. Let’s bring this figure “down to
Conversations with Modern Stoicism – How does a Stoic Deal with Grief with Gregory B. Sadler
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15 Jun 2025
When: Saturday, June 21. About our Presenter: Greg Sadler was the editor of Stoicism Today from 2016 to 2022. After a traditional academic career of teaching, research, faculty development, and
In defense of the Stoic sage
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12 Jun 2025
Dear Greg, Thank you for the challenge you posed with your interesting article, “Sidelining the Stoic Sage.” Even though my instinct is actually to agree with you, I thought I’d give a try to
The STOIC – June 2025
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7 Jun 2025
THE STOIC GYM is pleased to announce the publication of THE STOIC, June 2025 edition THE STOIC is a monthly online publication of The Stoic Gym. The Modern Stoicism organization is partnering with
