by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 23, 2025 | Philosophy
For the Stoics, wisdom was the highest good—the ultimate guide to living a life of virtue, peace, and freedom. While other virtues like courage, justice, and temperance were essential, they all depended on wisdom. Without it, no true virtue could exist. Wisdom was the...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 22, 2025 | Philosophy
Justice was one of the four cardinal virtues in Stoic philosophy, alongside wisdom, courage, and temperance. For the Stoics, justice was not just about laws or punishment—it was about fairness, duty, and living in harmony with others. They believed that to live a...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 22, 2025 | Philosophy
Self-mastery is at the heart of Stoic philosophy. The Stoics believed that true strength does not come from controlling the world, but from controlling ourselves—our thoughts, desires, and reactions. In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and challenges,...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 22, 2025 | Philosophy
When most people think of freedom, they imagine wealth, power, or the ability to do whatever they want. But for the Stoics, real freedom was something deeper—a freedom of the mind and spirit. According to Stoic philosophy, true freedom comes not from external...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 21, 2025 | Philosophy
For the Stoics, philosophy was not abstract theory—it was a guide to living with wisdom, virtue, and inner strength. At the heart of their teachings lies the Stoic view of the soul, which they believed was the essence of who we are and the key to true freedom of...
