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Stoicism: meaning, definitions and examples

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stoicism

 

[ หˆstoสŠ.ษช.sษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical school

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. The philosophy holds that virtue, derived from reason, is the highest good and emphasizes the importance of rationality and harmony with nature. Stoicism encourages individuals to maintain a will that is in agreement with nature and to accept whatever happens as part of a larger universe. It focuses on the power of the individual to control their reactions to external events and emotions, promoting inner peace and resilience.

Synonyms

composure, detachment, resilience

Examples of usage

  • His practice of stoicism helped him remain calm during crisis.
  • She read books on stoicism to better understand her emotions.
  • The principles of stoicism are relevant in modern self-help strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "stoicism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estoicismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เค‡เค•เคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stoizismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stoisisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพั—ั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stoicyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใ‚คใ‚ทใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stoรฏcisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estoicismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stoacฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ† ์•„์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูˆุงู‚ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stoicismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stoicizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฏๅคšๅ™ถไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stoicizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรณusismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะพั—ั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stoisizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estoicismo

Etymology

The term 'stoicism' derives from the Greek word 'stลa', meaning 'porch' or 'colonnade', where the early followers of this philosophy gathered for discussions in ancient Athens. Founded in the early 3rd century BCE by Zeno of Citium, stoicism was influenced by earlier philosophical teachings, particularly those of Socrates and the Cynics. The Stoics believed that a virtuous life is achieved through wisdom and that individuals could attain tranquility by practicing rational judgment and emotional detachment. Over the centuries, stoicism evolved and was popularized by notable Roman figures like Seneca, Epictetus, and the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Its teachings on resilience in the face of adversity and the importance of rational self-control have made stoicism a relevant and influential philosophy throughout history. In the modern era, stoicism has experienced a resurgence in interest, particularly in areas related to psychology, self-improvement, and stress management, as people continue to seek effective ways to navigate life's challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,593, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.