(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...

Since retiring from the University of Notre Dame, North Carolina native Tom Morris has made it his business to take philosophy off campus and into the everyday world. Through his Wilmington-based ...

Stoicism is having a major field day right now online and in self-improvement circles. This classical philosophy has been blooming online as a great way of life during tough times — and they’re right.

Today, leaders and aspiring leaders face unprecedented levels of upheaval. Navigating career turbulence requires a deeper understanding of the human operating system, so that you can show up at your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A statue of Marcus Aurelius at Brown University. Aurelius wrote one of the best books about stoicism. Stoicism books explain this ...

Some people are born with an unusual degree of sensitivity, recognizing life's complexities with tremendous depth. Highly sensitive persons (HSPs), are intense and emotionally gifted individuals who ...

Mark Tuitert won the gold medal in speed skating in the 1500-meter event at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. He is also a bestselling author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and the host of the ...

You don't need a working knowledge of the writings of Cicero, Aristotle, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius to appreciate this well-researched, in-depth treatise on the history of stoicism in the ...

Dr. Sherman is a professor of philosophy at Georgetown University and the author of “Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience.” Modern Stoicism has become an industry. And a mega-industry ...

This time of year brings particular temptation to indulge in comparison. One of the most illuminating and annoying realisations of childhood is noticing for the first time that there appears to be a ...