Brittany
A Stoic Work of Art?
Can Stoics derive any benefit from the practice and study of art? Can we call any works of art “Stoic?” I would argue yes—to all of these.
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Brittany
- Oct 15, 2022
- 9 min
Stoicon Preview: Transformation
Change takes place not just on a cosmic scale, but on a human scale too. Human development is part of the natural cycle of transformation.
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- Feb 5, 2022
- 10 min
How Stoicism Can Save You from Emotional Manipulation
We often think about Stoicism as a way to handle our own emotions. But it’s also an excellent framework for helping you to avoid being...
Brittany
- Nov 6, 2021
- 6 min
Great-Hearted
It's not a word you hear very often, but just stop and think about it for a moment: great-hearted is a beautiful word for a beautiful...
Brittany
- Sep 5, 2021
- 7 min
The Three Relationships
When you think about your relationships, what comes to mind? Probably your connections to the people closest to you, like your friends...
Brittany
- Jul 18, 2021
- 6 min
Meditation and Philosophy with Caleb Ontiveros
This month I talk with Caleb Ontiveros, creator of the Stoa app, about Stoicism and meditation.
Brittany
- May 8, 2021
- 9 min
StoicDan on Minimalism, Transcendentalism, and Stoicism
An interview with StoicDan about the connections between Stoicism, minimalism, and American Transcendentalism.
Brittany
- Apr 11, 2021
- 8 min
Happiness Is a Quiet Ego
It's no coincidence that Stoicism follows the traditional ego-quieting pattern that is found in the great wisdom traditions of the world.
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- Nov 1, 2020
- 8 min
Philosophy as the Education of Grown-Ups
See my talk at Stoicon-x Orlando 2020 based on this essay. When I was in graduate school, I took a class called Academic Socialization....
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