Philosophical Dictionary

Discover how Diogenes of Sinope's radical Cynicism laid the groundwork for Stoic philosophy. This analysis compares ancient texts to reveal how concepts of self-sufficiency, emotional detachment, and cosmopolitanism evolved from provocative Cynic practices into the systematic philosophical framework of Stoicism.

How should one behave toward death according to Stoic teaching? There are answers, but also criticism about this.

The Stoics have a solution to the daily existential struggle. We explain the approach with the help of a meme. Read more on our philosophy blog.

We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.

Vulgar stoicism as a contemporary trend subtly serves the self-exploitative tendencies of modern and especially digital work, while at the same time providing the coping strategy to talk oneself out of this condition.