Marcus Aurelius as depicted in 1890. From “Cassell’s Illustrated Universal History, Vol. II – Rome,” by Edmund Ollier.. Illustration: Inc.; Getty Images Even though the term “emotional intelligence” ...

You may have noticed a flurry of blogs, books, and conferences touting Stoicism, an ancient philosophy. Stoic wisdom influenced Christianity and in our day, cognitive behavioral psychology. Yet much ...

Stoicism is having a major field day right now online and in self-improvement circles. This classical philosophy has been blooming online as a great way of life during tough times — and they’re right.

Last month, I had to undergo a minor medical procedure. The physician referred to me as “stoic,” something I’ve never been called before. After he said it, I realized that he was quite intuitive. I am ...