Term
Stoicism
A Hellenistic philosophy emphasizing reason, virtue, and resilience, named after the painted porch in Athens where its early teachers taught.
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Definition
A major Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens, named after the painted porch (stoa poikile) where early Stoics taught. Emphasizing reason, virtue, and resilience, it remained influential through the Roman era and beyond.
Last revised August 14, 2026