Stoicism

Sto·i·cism

[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.

Origin:
1620–30; Stoic + -ism


2. See patience.
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stoicism (ˈstəʊɪˌsɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  indifference to pleasure and pain
2.  (capital) the philosophy of the Stoics

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Stoicism [(stoh-uh-siz-uhm)]

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.

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