Today, many people associate epicureanism with hedonistic pleasure-seeking – but that’s not really what he taught.

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Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...

This is especially true of Stoic philosophers of the Roman empire like the statesman Seneca or Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Their political philosophy arose during those brief moments of reflection that ...

Tech bros are repackaging ancient philosophy as mental health advice. Is this wise?

Founded by figures like Zeno of Citium and later popularized by Roman thinkers such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, the philosophy emphasizes rationality, self-discipline, and emotional ...

The most famous ruler featured in the hoard is arguably the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (reigned from A.D. 161 to 180), while his wife, Faustina II, is portrayed on a coin of her own.

Epictetus is one of the three major late Stoics along with Roman statesman Seneca (c. 5 CE–65 CE), Epictetus, and Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE). Stoic ethics define virtue as living following ...