Stoicism

[stoh-uh-siz-uhm]

noun

1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.

2. (lowercase),  conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.

stoicism

/ ˈstəʊɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. indifference to pleasure and pain

2. (capital) the philosophy of the Stoics

Stoicism

1. A philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Stoics believed that people should strictly restrain their emotions in order to attain happiness and wisdom; hence, they refused to demonstrate either joy or sorrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stoicism¹

First recorded in 1620–30; Stoic + -ism

Synonym Study

See patience.

Example Sentences

The book — which demystifies ancient concepts from Stoicism, Buddhism and Greek philosophy for modern, plugged-in, multitasking audiences — arose that evening, when Robbins says she was “being a complete control freak” and “micromanaging every detail.”

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He urged Bhogal to schedule group video calls to discuss rationalism, Stoicism and effective altruism.

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She gives the following examples: Stoicism over vulnerability, cognition over emotion, autonomy over connectedness, and money over people.

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Stoicism emphasizes that the invaluable tool of true resilience comes from within each of us.

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As a youth, he also became deeply interested in philosophy, particularly Stoicism, a school of thought that flourished in antiquity.

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