3 reasons not to be a Stoic (and try Nietzsche instead)

  • Written by: Neil Bradley Durrant, Adjunct fellow, Macquarie University
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For an ancient philosophy, Stoicism is doing extremely well in 2023. Quotes from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius litter my Instagram feed; you can find expert advice from modern Stoic thinkers on leadership, relationships, and, well, just about anything.

It is hard to imagine Zeno, the Athenian philosopher who...

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