Definition of stoicism Stoicism

/stowˈʌsɪˌzʌm/ - [stowusizum] - Sto•i•cism

We found 8 definitions of stoicism from 5 different sources.

What does stoicism mean?

Noun Plural: stoicisms
stoicism - an indifference to pleasure or pain
		stolidity, stolidness
		emotionlessness, unemotionality apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
stoicism - (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
		philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy

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stoicism (Noun)
A school of philosophy during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.
stoicism (Noun)
A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.

stoicism (n.)
The opinions and maxims of the Stoics.
stoicism (n.)
A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.

Stoicism was a school of Hellenistic philosophy and was founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early third century BC. It concerns the active relationship between cosmic determinism and human freedom, and the belief that it is virtuous to maintain a will (called "prohairesis") that is in accord with nature.

Stoic doctrine was popular in Greece and the Roman Empire from its founding until all the schools of philosophy were ordered closed in 529 AD by the Emperor Justinian I, who perceived their pagan character to be at odds with his Christian faith.