What Is Stoicism | Body Mirrors

The Stoics believed that the universe operates according to reason, or logos, and that individuals should strive to live in accordance with nature. This is achieved through the cultivation of virtue, which is necessary for the Stoic goal of 'living a well-reasoned life'. Stoic philosophy emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with nature and the importance of askesis, or spiritual exercise, as a means of cultivating virtue. Stoicism has influenced many prominent thinkers, including Epictetus and Seneca.