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Stoicism Today is the online journal of Modern Stoicism. We publish scholarly articles, personal reflections, fiction, book reviews, and practical research on Stoicism for modern living.

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Sep 26, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    Can You Be a Stoic and a Political Activist? (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 19, 2026

    Stoicisms Ancient and Modern (opens the original)

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    Welcome to Stoicism Today! This week we are delighted to bring you an edited transcript of esteemed classicist Tony (A. A.) Long’s keynote address from Stoicon 2018. In this important talk, Long offers three “big ideas” for modern Stoics: beauty, social utility, and cosmic connectedness. If you’ve ever wondered how to adapt ancient Stoicism for modern times, you will find much to appreciate in these foundational principles.Hello everyone! This is my first Stoicon – my first encounter with

  3. Issue · Sep 12, 2026

    Control Is Not Suppression: What Epictetus Can Teach Us About Healing and Recovery (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 5, 2026

    ‘Coaching Calls With a Roman Emperor’: Writing a Stoic Song (opens the original)

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    Welcome to Stoicism Today! This week we are delighted to share a pop song inspired by Marcus Aurelius. We connected with Jonas Hedberg, who wrote and recorded the song, via email and asked him about the song, his inspiration and for some tips on how we can write a song lyric inspired by our Stoic reading. So, turn up the volume, listen and enjoy! 🎵 Marcus Aurelius song and lyricsLyricsVerse 1Let me introduce you to my ghostsTo the ones that scares me the mostThere not in my closet or under

  5. Issue · Aug 29, 2026

    Preparing for Uncertainty: Incidents, the Stoic Discipline of Judgment, and Premeditatio Malorum (opens the original)

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