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Sto⋅i⋅cism
[stoh-uh-siz-uh
m]
–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. |
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Stoicism
Sto"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. sto["i]cisme.]1. The opinions and maxims of the Stoics. 2. A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.
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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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