StoicismFAQ

Frequestly Asked Questions (and answers) about Stoic philosophy

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Frequently Discussed Topics

This page is intended to supplement the FAQ. The subjects listed here are subjects of threads common on /r/Stoicism , but not really suitable for the FAQ. Inclusion of a topic here is meant neither to encourage nor discourage future discussion of the topic, but rather to raise the level of discourse in any future instances.

The appearance of a reference or thread here does not imply endorsement. Inclusion indicates one that it will be useful in contributing to and understanding the context of future conversations.

Threads linked to are selected to cover a range of typical viewpoints covered in similar threads (whether well informed or not).

What is “modern Stoicism”?

Who is “Stoic”?

Why is virtue the only good?

Stoic journaling

What does Stoicism say about politics?

Stoicism and mental illness

“Modern Stoics” are too dogmatic!

“Modern Stoics” are not Stoic enough!

Most of the discussion of “Modern Stoicism” not being “Stoic” enough centers around many modern Stoics rejecting Stoic theology, the debate over which is covered in this section.

Stoicism vs. Epicureanism

Symbols for Stoicism

Stoicism is a “sour grapes” philosophy!

Stoicism only works for the privileged!

Nietzsche’s criticism of the Stoics

Examples of Stoic women

Seneca was a hypocrite!

Marcus Aurelius persecuted Christians!

Marcus Aurelius invaded Germany!

Marcus Aurelius was an opium addict!

Flaws in Stoicism

Modern criticism and responses

Ancient criticism

Sex

William B. Irvine’s A Guide to the Good Life

Jordan Peterson

Does Stoic ethics depend on the Stoic theology?

Stoicism and Christianity

Suicide