Antisthenes, Cynic philosopher and tutor of Diogenes, championed simplicity, virtue, and freedom, influencing Stoic thought.

Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

Emad H. Atiq (Cornell University - Law School; Cornell University - Sage School of Philosophy) has posted Knowledge by Acquaintance and Impartial Virtue (Philosophical Studies (forthcoming)) on SSRN.

By applying these Stoic principles in your daily life, you'll not only earn the respect and admiration of others, but you'll ...

Put simply, we need to learn how to do things the right way. This is the art of virtue. What is Virtue? The Catechism of the Catholic Church (hereafter CCC) defines virtue as "a habitual and firm ...

The old Frasier show is one of my all-time favorite sitcoms. Not only are the writing, casting, and acting superb, the show ...

While some find that in a church or synagogue, a growing number of people in Nashville are gathering to learn about an ancient philosophy known as Stoicism.

Emphasizing virtue as the foundation of true joy, Jeffrey Rosen — president and CEO of the National Constitution Center — discussed the pursuit of happiness in his forum on Jan. 28.

Stoicism teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions. Virtues and vices are understood to be dependable moral dispositions.