What is stoicism? In what way self-mastery of desires and emotions help in achieving happiness? Is it always good to contain our desires and emotions? (150 W)

Mentors Comment:   The question wants us to express our knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of stoicism .  Answer: Stoicismis a school of Hellenistic philosophy that flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century AD. Stoicism is predominantly a philosophy of personal ethics which is informed by its system of logic … Continue reading What is stoicism? In what way self-mastery of desires and emotions help in achieving happiness? Is it always good to contain our desires and emotions? (150 W)