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...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 21, 2025 | Philosophy
In a divided world, the ancient philosophy of Stoicism offers a timeless reminder: all humans are connected as part of a greater whole. The Stoics believed in universal brotherhood, an idea that goes beyond culture, race, or nationality. For them, humanity shares a...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 21, 2025 | Philosophy
Life is unpredictable. We often face events we cannot control—loss, failure, or unexpected change. For most, this unpredictability can cause stress or despair. But for the Stoics, fate was not something to fear. Instead, it was a natural part of life to be accepted...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 20, 2025 | Philosophy
Throughout history, philosophers have debated the question: What is the key to a good life—virtue or pleasure? While some schools, like Epicureanism, emphasized pleasure as the highest goal, the Stoics firmly believed that virtue, not pleasure, leads to true...
