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Vol. 4, Issue 1, January 2022

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Stoic joy, an oxymoron?

Editorial || CHUCK CHAKRAPANI

Stoic literature, especially for a casual reader, is not brimming with joy. Probably because of that, over time, the word ‘stoic’ came to be associated with enduring hardship without complaining rather than with the joy of living.

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Stoic joy and lasting happiness - An excerpt from David Fideler’s Breakfast with Seneca

Feature || David Fideler

This an excerpt form David Fideler’s new book Breakfast with Seneca, published by W. W. Norton, 2021. 265 pages. Excerpts published by permission.

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Stoic joy is found in the journey

Feature || KAI WHITING and SANTARA GONZALES

“Stoic joy is a product of a deep dive into what it means to progress along the path of human flourishing and the peace of mind that comes when the superficial slips away.”

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The story of the Stoic archer

|| MEREDITH KUNZ

Great wisdom traditions tell great stories. Stories help us learn and remember difficult or elusive ideas. Stories humanize complex concepts. And stories about people are relatable – especially if we can put ourselves in the shoes of the story’s character(s).

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New Year’s resolution: Respect yourself

Editorial || BRITTANY POLAT

“You don’t depend on other people or circumstances for a good life. Instead, you possess the inner resources to find joy whatever you are doing.”

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Put virtue first, joy will follow

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“This is the genius of Stoicism: removing the factors that eclipse joy.”

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The indirect ways of Stoic happiness

Editorial || PIOTR STANKIEWICZ

“Stoicism itself in nothing else than one great elaboration on human happiness.”

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Friday, December 31st, 2021

Stoic quotes for every day of the month

Stoic Everyday || EDITOR

Stoic quotes for every day of the month