Understanding Stoicism

The video explores the origins and principles of Stoicism, founded by Zeno of Cyprus after a shipwreck led him to Athens. Stoicism emphasizes virtue, tolerance, and self-control, with key virtues like wisdom, temperance, justice, and courage. Historical figures like Marcus Aurelius and Nelson Mandela drew strength from Stoic teachings. Despite fading as a formal school, Stoicism's influence persists in modern psychology and self-help, resonating with concepts like rational emotive behavioral therapy and logotherapy.

What event led Zeno of Cyprus to develop the philosophy of Stoicism?

• A shipwreck in Athens

• A family tragedy

• A financial crisis

• A philosophical debate

What does the term 'logos' refer to in Stoic philosophy?

• A set of moral rules

• A rational structure of the universe

• A philosophical debate

• A type of meditation

Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism?

• Charity

• Courage

• Temperance

• Practical wisdom

According to Stoicism, how should one deal with the world?

• By accepting it as it is and pursuing self-improvement

• By imagining an ideal society

• By avoiding all challenges

• By focusing solely on personal gain

Which Roman Stoic emphasized the humane treatment of slaves?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Seneca

• Cicero

• Epictetus

How did Stoicism help Marcus Aurelius during his reign?

• It helped him lead through wars and personal loss

• It provided strategies for economic growth

• It guided him in architectural innovations

• It offered him military tactics

Which modern therapy is influenced by Stoic principles?

• Gestalt therapy

• Psychoanalysis

• Rational emotive behavioral therapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

What is the Stoic principle behind Viktor Frankl's logotherapy?

• Harnessing willpower to find meaning

• Focusing on past traumas

• Avoiding all forms of suffering

• Emphasizing material success

Which concept in Stoicism is similar to the Buddhist idea of Nirvana?

• Eudaimonia

• Ataraxia

• Logos

• Apatheia

What did Epictetus believe was the source of suffering?

• Physical pain

• Our judgments about events

• Lack of wealth

• External events