10 Interesting Fact About Stoicism

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• Stoicism originates from ancient Greece and is known as philosophy that emphasizes logic and ethics.
• Stoicism was first introduced in Indonesia in the colonial era by Dutch educators.
• One of the famous stoic figures in Indonesia is Ki Hajar Dewantara, founder of Taman Siswa.
• Stoic thinking is widely adopted by Indonesian freedom fighters.
• The concept of apathy in stoic is widely applied among social and political activists in Indonesia.
• Some Indonesian political figures such as Sukarno and Sutan Sjahrir were also influenced by stoic thoughts.
• Meditation Book by Marcus Aurelius is one of the favorite readings among Stoic activists in Indonesia.
• One of the stoic principles that is often applied in everyday life is a simple life.
• Stoicism is considered a philosophical movement that can help individuals to achieve happiness and inner peace.
• Although not very popular among the general public, stoicism remains a relevant philosophical movement in Indonesia to date.