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There has never been a creature on this Earth that is more complex, innovative, and intelligent than mankind. While mankind is the creator of the wheel, wielder of fire, and master of language; one question has plagued its existence since the beginning of time, "What is my true purpose in life? Wh...
The great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius collected his thoughts and reflections in "The Meditations." He embraced stoicism so much that he spent much of his life time investigating the stoic philosophy and it became his approach to life. The main pillar on which these stoic thoughts are bas...
Epicureanism and Stoicism Epicureanism is a school of ethical philosophy established by Epicurus (340-271 B.C.) and based largely on his teachings. Epicureanism was derived from the Cyrenaics who were very self-indulgent and hedonistic, living in large amounts sensual excess. Epicureanism, ...