The Virtues and Principles of Stoicism

 What is Stoicism?

Stoicism has been exaugurated to be defined as one who is without feeling or emotion. But this is simply not true. It means to compose oneself. To regulate one's thoughts and emotions.


In the Book of Mormon, Alma shares the following counsel with his second son, Shiblon, who had was "stoned for the word's sake".

Alma 38:10-12

10. And now, as ye have begun to teach the word even so I would that ye should continue to teach; and I would that ye would be diligent and temperate in all things.

11. See that ye are not lifted up unto pride; yea, see that ye do not boast in your own wisdom, nor of your much strength.

12. Use boldness, and not overbearance; and also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness.


The list of these four cardinal virtues of stoicism:

1. Wisdom

2. Courage

3. Justice

4. Temperance

This blog is the beginning of a new series wherein I will address these virtues.

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