Central to Stoicism is the idea that individuals should focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot control, including external events and other people's actions. The goal of a Stoic is to live in accordance with reason and virtue, and to cultivate inner tranquility, or "ataraxia," in the face of life's challenges. Stoics believe that by practicing self-discipline, cultivating a sense of detachment from external outcomes, and embracing a sense of duty and service to others, one can achieve a life of meaning and purpose. Key Stoic thinkers include Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius.
Central to Stoicism is the idea that individuals should focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot control, including external events and other people's actions. The goal of a Stoic is to live in accordance with reason and virtue, and to cultivate inner tranquility, or "ataraxia," in the face of life's challenges. Stoics believe that by practicing self-discipline, cultivating a sense of detachment from external outcomes, and embracing a sense of duty and service to others, one can achieve a life of meaning and purpose. Key Stoic thinkers include Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius.
