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February 3, 2020
The Stoicism of Benjamin Franklin
One man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, makes the execution of that same plan his sole study and business. — Ben Franklin The great Benjamin Franklin has […]
February 2, 2020
Announcing: Modern Stoicism Toronto
I’m delighted to announce that we now have a small team working to represent the Modern Stoicism movement in Toronto. Stoicon, the international Modern Stoicism conference will be hosted again in Toronto this year and in the lead up to that event we’ll be working to develop the Stoicism community locally. The first step is […]
January 31, 2020
Stoicism: Courage Under Fire
I said I was going to the Marine Corps University to talk about Stoicism and asked you to vote for books you’d like me to review. The poll winner was Stockdale’s Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot. So here is my article with a fairly in-depth review… it’s one of the most unique and inspiring […]
January 13, 2020
Medium: Stoicism in Gladiator 2
“The general who became a slave. The slave who became a gladiator. The gladiator who defied an emperor.” — Commodus, Gladiator Deadline recently announced that Paramount Pictures have green-lit a sequel to the hugely successful sword-and-sandals action movie, Gladiator (2000). Gladiator 2 will be directed, like its forerunner, by Ridley Scott. Back in 2006, the musician Nick Cave wrote a fairly surreal script for Gladiator […]
January 9, 2020
New Group: Stoicism Boston and New England
New Facebook discussion group for Stoicism Boston and New England. Stoicism Boston and New England
January 2, 2020
Stoicism versus Jordan Peterson on Anger
I run a large Stoicism discussion forum and write books about Stoic philosophy. Periodically, we tend to get posts from people who think Jordan Peterson is a Stoic. In a sense, that’s surprising. As far as I’m aware, Peterson’s never once mentioned Stoicism and there’s no hint in his talks or writings that he’s ever even […]
December 31, 2019
December 28, 2019
Flash Sale: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
Price drop special offer! I’m delighted to announce that my publisher are offering my latest book for only $2.68 today only on Amazon US. Claim your discount on the Kindle edition from Amazon US Similar offers are also available in other countries, including Canada where the Kindle edition is $2.99 today and the United Kingdom where it is half price. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor has […]
December 18, 2019
Medium: The Golden Rule in Stoicism
All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them. — Matthew, 7.12 Treat others as you would like to be treated by them. The “Golden Rule”, as it’s known, is one of the simplest and most influential of all ethical principles. In this article, we’ll begin by […]
December 10, 2019
December Only: Free Audiobook Sample from How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
To celebrate the Roman Festival of Saturnalia, you’ll be able to listen to a free audiobook sample of the entire final chapter from my bestselling book on Stoicism, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Don’t miss out, though! This freebie will only be available until the end of […]
