I’ll never forget the moment a stranger convinced me he could read my mind. It was one of those corporate parties: music too loud, bar lines too long, and conversations full of polite small talk while ...

Parents are embracing the writings of the Stoics to help navigate the challenges of raising a child — especially during today’s pandemic. The parental interest in Stoicism is in part, a response to ...

Why do we lie to ourselves? Zeno of Citium’s ancient warning reveals the hidden trap of self-deception and how to break free.

What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, obviously the roads — the roads go without saying. How about guidance on how to live in the 21st century? That seems less likely, but in fact, the last few ...

Marcus Aurelius as depicted in 1890. From “Cassell’s Illustrated Universal History, Vol. II – Rome,” by Edmund Ollier.. Illustration: Inc.; Getty Images Even though the term “emotional intelligence” ...

As we all know, modern society is marked by anxiety disorders, addictions, depression and other mental health problems. Even though we have every information and convenience at the tip of our finger, ...

The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you subscribe to its central tenets. Stoicism is often portrayed as an ancient ...

The iconic quote by Marcus Aurelius reminds that anger often causes more harm than the events that trigger it. Explore the ...

Can an ancient philosophy help us survive transfer sagas, European football and emotional rollercoasters? Perhaps Sunderland ...