Paths of Reason and Reflection
Founded by Zeno of Citium in the 3rd century BCE, Stoicism is a major Hellenistic school of philosophy focused on rational living, inner peace, and harmony with nature. Stoics teach control over emotions, detachment from external goods, and the pursuit of virtue as the highest good. This article introduces Stoic principles, notable figures, and practical insights for daily life.
Two influential Hellenistic schools—Cynicism and Skepticism—offered radically different approaches to philosophical life. The Cynics emphasized simplicity, freedom from social conventions, and virtue through detachment from desire. The Skeptics, in turn, sought inner tranquility by suspending judgment and rejecting claims to certainty. This article explores the principles, figures, and distinctions of both movements
Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity, and Saint Augustine, one of the most influential theologians and philosophers in Christian history, each played a foundational role in shaping Western religious tradition. Through the Edict of Milan, Constantine transformed Christianity’s place in the Roman world; Augustine, through his writings, forged the intellectual and theological framework for centuries to come. This article explores their lives, ideas, and lasting impact.
