#341 - Are Stoics Optimists, Pessimists, or Realists?

In everyday conversation, we often hear terms like "optimist," "pessimist," and "realist" thrown around to describe how people approach life. These labels have clear associations: an optimist tends to see the positive in things, a pessimist expects the worst, and a realist tries to focus on practical matters without letting emotions or opinions cloud their perspective. While Stoicism has its own unique framework, many wonder where Stoic philosophy fits into this spectrum. Is it fundamentally...