Tag: Stoicism

  • Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor of Rome

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    Lyon Leshley
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    Introduction: The Emperor Who Wrote His Diary in a War Zone You know what’s absolutely wild? Right now, at this very moment, somewhere in the world, there’s a CEO reading a 2,000-year-old book before a big meeting. There’s a soldier carrying it in their pack. There’s someone dealing with anxiety who just ordered it on…

  • The Philosophy of Epictetus: Freedom through Stoic Wisdom

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    “The Philosophy of Epictetus: Freedom Through Stoic Wisdom” Alright, here’s a question that’s going to mess with your head a bit: What if I told you that one of history’s most influential teachers on freedom… was a slave? Not metaphorically. Not “enslaved by circumstance.” Literally owned by another human being. Chained. Beaten. Property. And yet…