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Stoicism Ancient Wisdom

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What is Stoicism?

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An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy focused on virtue, reason, and equanimity in the face of fate.

Who founded Stoicism?

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Zeno of Citium, around 300 BCE in Athens.

Where did Zeno teach?

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The Stoa Poikile ("Painted Porch") in Athens — the school's name origin.

What are the three branches of Stoic philosophy?

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Logic, Physics, Ethics.

What is the Stoic dichotomy of control?

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Some things are up to us (judgments, choices); others are not (events, others' actions, the past).

Who articulated the dichotomy of control?

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Epictetus, in his Enchiridion (Manual).

What is the Stoic concept of virtue?

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The only true good; aligning thought and action with reason and nature.

What are the four cardinal Stoic virtues?

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Wisdom, courage, justice, temperance.

What is wisdom (Stoic)?

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The ability to discern good from evil and act accordingly.

What is courage (Stoic)?

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Doing what's right despite fear, pain, or risk.

What is justice (Stoic)?

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Treating others fairly and recognizing our common rational nature.

What is temperance (Stoic)?

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Self-mastery; moderation in desires and emotions.

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