Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A statue of Marcus Aurelius at Brown University. Aurelius wrote one of the best books about stoicism. Stoicism books explain this ...
The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you subscribe to its central tenets. Stoicism is often portrayed as an ancient ...
When most people hear the word “Stoic,” they picture a stiff upper lip: bottling up emotions, keeping silent about suffering, and pretending not to care. Psychology—and clients I see showing up in my ...