Key principles and influence of stoicism on the worldview of modern man
Keywords:
stoics and their teachings, personality in the modern world, war, philosophical school, human consciousness, ethical normsAbstract
The issues and principles of stoicism are in demand and relevant in the modern world because of their emphasis on controlling one’s own reactions to events, developing inner strength, and focusing on what is under one’s control. A detailed investigation of the topic of stoicism can not only help understand its application and influence in the modern world, but also put forward new ideas and methods for developing self-regulation strategies and increasing stress resistance, help to reveal new aspects of philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy based on Stoic principles, which contributes to the improvement of mental health. The purpose of this study was to investigate the basic principles of stoicism, their impact on the quality of life and views of people in the modern period. The main part of the methodological approach in this study was a qualitative combination of philosophical methods, which helped to identify scientific data that could be used to conduct, investigate, and make a more detailed generalisation. The study found what role stoicism plays in human life, what influence it has and can have on people’s lives, psyche, thoughts, thinking, worldview, and inner state in the modern period, the specifics, types, and role it plays in people’s consciousness. The study analysed the approaches and provided a detailed investigation and description of the basic principles of stoicism. The study highlighted the findings and views on stoicism of various researchers who have made a significant contribution to the investigation of this subject. This study and its conclusions provide a framework that may be useful for specialists investigating the influence of stoicism in the modern world. The study may be useful for psychologists, students, philosophers, scientists, authors, and teachers
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