5 Stoic Lessons to Become Your Best Self in 2026 | Massimo Pigliucci
Jul 10, 2026
Stoicism is often reduced to toughness or emotional restraint, but that reading misses its original purpose.
Massimo Pigliucci treats Stoicism as a framework for acting well in a world that resists our plans. The philosophy starts from limiting control and certainty, and asks what kind of judgment is possible under those conditions.
About Massimo Pigliucci:
Massimo Pigliucci is professor of philosophy at City College and at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. His latest book is Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other Ancient Philosophers (2025). He lives in New York.