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Philosophy is a discipline that seeks to understand the nature of existence, reality, knowledge, and ethics. Two important philosophical schools of thought that have influenced Western intellectual tradition are Stoicism and Existentialism. Both of these philosophies share some similarities, but they also possess some notable differences. This article will explore the relationship between Stoicism and Read More >>
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