Define 3-4 of the basic principles of Stoicism, in your own words. Support each principle with at least 2 quotations from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and/or Seneca. Each author must be referenced at least once in your essay. Develop the quotes with explanation and connect each principle to your personal experience.

Now that you’ve read the work of three Stoic philosophers, define 3-4 of the basic principles of Stoicism, in your own words. Support each principle with at least 2 quotations from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and/or Seneca. Each author must be referenced at least once in your essay. Develop the quotes with explanation and connect each principle to your personal experience.

What is a principle anyway? In this context, “principle” refers to a basic rule or lesson that all three Stoic authors seem to teach. For example, one principle may be that we should not desire fame. You may use this one though there are a lot of principles discussed in these texts, so I’d rather that you come up with 3-4 on your own.