Applied Stoicism

Stoic Philosophy for Everyday Life

Bringing ancient Stoicism into sharp, contemporary focus. Cutting through trends, grounding ideas in original Greek philosophical traditions, and showing how Virtue, Reason, and intentional habituation can still shape great human beings.

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A man in midlife looks toward a bright second act

The Difference Between Crisis and Transformation

Stoic inspiration and insights for today's world The difference between crisis and transformation IN midlife MEN June 20th, 2025 The Midlife Crossroads: Crisis or Transformation? Two men, both 47. Both successful by conventional measures. The first lies awake at 3 AM wondering, "Is this all there is?" He's achieved everything he set out to accomplish in his twenties, yet feels hollow. He considers buying a sports car, changing careers drastically, or escaping his responsibilities entirely....

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

🏛️ Context is the Missing Witness

Long-form ethics-focused essays from public Philosopher of Stoicism, Tanner Campbell Context is the missing witness June 12th, 2025 The key insight I want to share is this: moral judgment should focus not on actions themselves, but on the contexts that give those actions their moral weight. This distinction, though it may seem academic, can transform how we think about ethics and how we interact with others. A week or so ago... I published an episode of my podcast that answered a listener's...

about 1 month ago • 5 min read