Stoicism offers a practical philosophy for navigating life's challenges with wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. We've compiled this comprehensive list of external resources to help you deepen your understanding and practice of Stoic principles. From organizations and communities to books, apps, and events, these resources can provide valuable guidance and support on your Stoic journey.
Organizations and Communities
The Stoic Fellowship
Website: stoicfellowship.com
Directory of local Stoic groups worldwide, events, and community resources.
Modern Stoicism
Website: modernstoicism.com
Organizers of Stoic Week and Stoicon, educational materials, and articles.
The Daily Stoic
Website: dailystoic.com
Daily meditations, courses, books, and podcasts on practical Stoicism.
College of Stoic Philosophers
Website: collegeofstoicphilosophers.org
Structured courses on Stoic philosophy and practice.
Online Learning Platforms and Courses
Stoic Mindfulness and Resilience Training (SMRT)
Website: learn.modernstoicism.com
Free four-week course on applying Stoic practices to daily life.
How to Be a Stoic (Coursera)
Website: coursera.org/learn/stoic
University course on Stoic philosophy and its applications.
Stoicism: The Art of Happiness (Udemy)
Website: udemy.com/course/stoicism-the-art-of-happiness
Practical course on applying Stoic principles.
The Daily Stoic: Stoic Wisdom for Everyday Life
Website: dailystoic.com/courses
Various courses on applying Stoicism to modern challenges.
Communities and Forums
r/Stoicism
Website: reddit.com/r/Stoicism
Active discussion forum with over 400,000 members discussing Stoic philosophy and practice.
Traditional Stoicism Forum
Website: traditionalstoicism.com
Discussion forum focused on classical Stoic teachings.
Stoicism Facebook Group
Website: facebook.com/groups/Stoicism
Large community discussing Stoic philosophy and applications.
Stoic Parents
Website: facebook.com/groups/stoicparents
Community focused on applying Stoic principles to parenting.
Stoicism Discord Server
Website: discord.gg/stoicism
Real-time discussion and community around Stoic practice.
Books and Educational Resources
"Meditations"
Author: Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays translation)
Personal reflections of the Roman Emperor on Stoic philosophy.
"Discourses and Selected Writings"
Author: Epictetus (Robert Dobbin translation)
Teachings of the former slave who became a renowned Stoic philosopher.
"Letters from a Stoic"
Author: Seneca (Robin Campbell translation)
Moral letters to Lucilius on ethics and the good life.
"A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy"
Author: William B. Irvine
Accessible introduction to Stoicism for modern readers.
"How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life"
Author: Massimo Pigliucci
Practical guide to applying Stoic principles today.
"The Daily Stoic"
Authors: Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living.
"Stoicism and the Art of Happiness"
Author: Donald Robertson
Practical guide to applying Stoic psychological techniques.
"How to Think Like a Roman Emperor"
Author: Donald Robertson
Stoic philosophy through the life of Marcus Aurelius.
Podcasts
The Daily Stoic Podcast
Host: Ryan Holiday
Website: dailystoic.com/podcast
Daily Stoic meditations and interviews with practitioners.
Stoic Solutions Podcast
Host: Justin Vacula
Website: stoicsolutionspodcast.com
Applying Stoic philosophy to everyday problems.
The Practical Stoic Podcast
Host: Simon Drew
Website: anchor.fm/practicalstoicpodcast
Interviews and discussions on practical Stoicism.
The Sunday Stoic Podcast
Host: Steve Karafit
Website: sundaystoicpodcast.com
Weekly reflections on Stoic passages and principles.
Stoicism On Fire
Host: Chris Fisher
Website: traditionalstoicism.com/stoicism-on-fire-podcast
Traditional approach to Stoicism as a way of life.
Online Tools and Apps
Daily Stoic Journal
Website: dailystoic.com/journal
Physical and digital journaling system based on Stoic practices.
Stoic Mental Health Tracker
Website: stoicmentalhealth.com
App for tracking emotions and applying Stoic techniques.
Stoic Reflection Journal
Website: apps.apple.com/us/app/stoic-reflection-journal/id1499856070
Guided journaling based on Stoic principles.
Events and Retreats
Stoic Camp
Website: massimopigliucci.com/stoic-camp
Immersive weekend retreats focused on Stoic practice.
The Stoic Fellowship Meetups
Website: stoicfellowship.com/find-a-group
Local Stoic group meetings worldwide.
Videos and Documentaries
Massimo Pigliucci's YouTube Channel
Website: youtube.com/c/MassimoPigliucci
Lectures and discussions on Stoic philosophy.
The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel
Website: youtube.com/c/DailyStoic
Videos on applying Stoic principles to modern life.
"Stoicism 101" by Donald Robertson
Website: youtube.com/watch?v=seLLJP3H1FU
Comprehensive introduction to Stoic philosophy and practice.
"Stoicism: The Very Basics" by Gregory Sadler
Website: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4gvlOxpKKIjKCzXEY1eHKag_fJr0mE5N
Series explaining core Stoic concepts.
TED Talks on Stoicism
Website: ted.com/search?q=stoicism
Talks on applying Stoic wisdom to modern challenges.
Disclaimer
This resource list is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific organization, approach, or service. Please use your judgment when exploring these resources and consider how they align with your personal values and goals.
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