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Stoicism was one of the new philosophical movements of the Hellenistic period. The name derives from the porch (stoa poikilê) in the Agora at Athens decorated with mural paintings, where the members of the school congregated, and their lectures were held.
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Stoicism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stoicism arose in the Hellenistic period, the period after the conquests of Alexander the Great, and became the philosophical preference of many Greeks and non-Greeks. Although there were differences among them, Stoic philosophers shared a common philosophical outlook.
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The term "Stoicism" derives from the Greek word "stoa," referring to a colonnade, such as those built outside or inside temples, around dwelling-houses, gymnasia, and market-places. They were also set up separately as ornaments of the streets and open places.
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Stoicism was one of the most important and influential traditions in the philosophy of the Hellenistic world. It claimed the adherence of a large portion of the educated persons in the Graeco-Roman world. It had considerable influence on the development of early Christianity.
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People who don't seem affected by emotions are often called "stoic." But there's a lot more to Stoicism than simply being unaffected. Stoicism dates back to ancient Greece and Rome and offers a comprehensive approach to living life.
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An Introduction to Stoic Philosophy ... by Beatrix Murrell of the Stoa Del Sol ... I thought I might share what little I know abut the ancient Stoic worldview, which in some ways will sound familiar. That's because some of their ideas were borrowed from and incorporated by later philosophies and religious traditions.
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This theme, in the contemporary rebirth of Stoicism, is prominently reflected in Tom Wolfe’s latest best-seller, A Man in Full, and the summer of 2000 Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator. ... Stoicism is a pre-Christian philosophy. The ancient Stoics had no concept of grace or redemption. The Stoics believed that rational...
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