Stoicism

/'stouisizm/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A philosophical system: The philosophical system of the Stoics, founded by Zeno of Citium, which teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. It holds that virtue, based on knowledge, is the highest good.
   • Indifference to pleasure or pain: The quality of experiencing pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining; a calm acceptance of events.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Philosophical System):

  • He studied stoicism to learn how to manage his emotions.
  • The core tenets of ancient stoicism are still discussed today.

• Noun (Quality of Endurance):

  • She faced the difficult news with remarkable stoicism.
  • His stoicism during the crisis was an inspiration to everyone.

Advanced Usage

• "Stoic acceptance": A phrase describing the calm, uncomplaining acceptance of a difficult situation, derived from Stoic philosophy.
  • He met his fate with stoic acceptance.

Variants and Related Words

• Stoic (noun): A follower of the philosophy of Stoicism.
  • The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was a famous Stoic.
• Stoic (adjective): Having the qualities of calm endurance.
  • She remained stoic throughout the ordeal.
• Stoically (adverb): In a stoic manner.
  • He stoically endured the pain.

Synonyms

• Fortitude: Courage in pain or adversity.
• Equanimity: Mental calmness and composure.
• Apathy (in the context of indifference, though apathy often implies a lack of feeling, while stoicism implies controlled endurance).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Keep a stiff upper lip": This idiom shares the concept of enduring hardship without showing emotion, similar to the quality of stoicism.
  • Despite the loss, he kept a stiff upper lip.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
2. an indifference to pleasure or pain

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Stoicism
• stolidity
• stolidness