Stoicism

[ stoh-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
2. (lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.

stoicism

/ ˈstəʊɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. indifference to pleasure and pain
2. capital the philosophy of the Stoics

Stoicism

1. A philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome . Stoics believed that people should strictly restrain their emotions in order to attain happiness and wisdom; hence, they refused to demonstrate either joy or sorrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stoicism¹

First recorded in 1620–30; Stoic + -ism

Synonym Study

See patience.

Example Sentences

She gives the following examples: Stoicism over vulnerability, cognition over emotion, autonomy over connectedness, and money over people.

From Salon

Stoicism encourages people to be true to themselves and not simply give in to normativity, to mainstream social expectations.

From Salon

As a youth, he also became deeply interested in philosophy, particularly Stoicism, a school of thought that flourished in antiquity.

From National Geographic

“Stoicism, as Christopher pointed out, is the favorite philosophy for guys in the military,” notes Bridges.

From Los Angeles Times

I would cite a rule of Stoicism in this regard: Life is too short to waste in rage.

From Washington Post