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Stoicism

Founded by Zeno of Citium (~300 BCE). Virtue is the only good; external events are indifferent. Live according to nature and reason. Control what you can, accept what you cannot. Thrived from Athens to Rome.

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Epictetus concept

Epictetus (~50-135 CE). Born a slave, became one of the greatest Stoic teachers. 'It is not things that disturb us, but our judgments about things.' His Discourses and Enchiridion are practical handbooks for living.

Marcus Aurelius concept

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE). Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. His Meditations — private journal never meant for publication — remains the most intimate portrait of philosophical practice ever written.