Ancient Greek philosophy has been enjoying a renaissance of interest and analysis of late. One of the largest Facebook groups for beginners with an interest in the field, “Stoicism,” boasts 225,000 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A statue of Marcus Aurelius at Brown University. Aurelius wrote one of the best books about stoicism. Stoicism books explain this ...

While it’s not as central to our daily lives today, philosophy has played a role in advancing many of the world’s biggest developments. So it’s no surprise that ancient philosophers and some of the ...

Boethius, a sixth-century Roman statesman, was in the prime of his life when his political career was brought to a sudden and ignominious end. Running afoul of corrupt politicians, he was falsely ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the character-defining moments of my career came when I knew I had to make a very difficult decision that was likely going to cost ...

In recent years, an ancient philosophy has found new life in an unexpected corner of the modern world: the tech industry and male-dominated online spaces. Stoicism, a school of thought born in ancient ...

Wildfires driven by increasing winds and unprecedented heat surrounded Athens, Greece, this past summer, blanketing its ancient marble monuments and olive groves with ash and acrid smoke. These are ...

Socratic principles can help people live more fully and freely, according to this energetic “semi-fictional” account of the philosopher’s life. Enriching Socrates’s dialogues with narration and ...

Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers were much sought after for their advice, but one area that is overlooked is their wisdom on finances.