The Stoic Elder
The Stoic Elder is a newsletter and community where timeless Stoic philosophy meets modern civic urgency. I teach individuals how to live wisely, virtuously, and resiliently—both in their private lives and as citizens in a republic worth preserving.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 129 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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When the Soul Finally Becomes Whole
“Will you, my soul, ever be good and simple and at one and transparent, clearer than the body which surrounds you? Will you never enjoy an affectionate and contented disposition? Will you never be full and without desire of any kind? … Wi...
Freedom and the Governance of Desire
“Each man’s master is the person who has authority over what he wants or does not want, so as to secure it or take it away. Whoever wants to be free, let him neither wish for anything nor avoid anything that is under the control of others...
Providence or Atoms? The Field of Virtue Remains
As a faculty member and mentor at the College for Stoic Philosophers and as a mentor for an after-school Stoic philosophy club at the School for Advanced Studies, I teach Stoicism from its traditional foundations. I do so not to serve as a...
The Art of Invincibility
Every once in a while, it’s good to circle back to the basics. After all, if we don’t get the fundamentals right, everything else will be off balance. In this essay, my intent is to focus on the fundamentals. For some it will be new and for...
How to Approach Politics in America
“To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself.” — Seneca, On Tranquility of Mind, 4–5.1
In an age when political discourse often feels like a battlefield—and partisan tensions press against the foundations of the republic—the tempt...
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I am the Stoic Elder—a citizen-philosopher and fellow of the College of Stoic Philosophers. I write to revive civic virtue through Stoic discipline, offering timeless tools for reason, ethical leadership, and the defense of our endangered Republic.
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