Definition of Stoicism
Stoicism
Sto·i·cism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A school of thought that emphasizes reason, self-control, and indifference to external events.
e.g. The philosopher's teachings on Stoicism inspired many to live a more disciplined life.
(noun)
an ancient Greek philosophy whose main tenets include that virtue is based on knowledge and that wise people are indifferent to pain, pleasure, and the changeability of fortune;
e.g. He is one of the leading scholars of stoicism at the university.
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