Stoicism
[stoh-uh-siz-uh m]
noun
a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
(lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.
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1620s, from Modern Latin stoicismus, from Latin stoicus (see stoic).
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Stoicism
[(stoh-uh-siz-uhm)]
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.
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