

Providence or Atoms
If nature truly glows with reason’s fire, Her forces fanned by purposive command, Then every act may step in rightful faith, Proclaiming...
Russell Fenton
Jun 291 min read


At the End of the Stoic Hard Line
The Stoics claimed that virtue is the only true good and everything else—health, wealth, reputation, even relationships—is "indifferent." But can that really be true? In this post, I explore the challenging Stoic doctrine of indifferents and why sitting with the tension might be more honest than resolving it too quickly.
Russell Fenton
Jun 226 min read


Is a Meaningful Universe Really a Non-Starter?
A personal exploration of Stoicism, cosmic purpose, and the possibility that virtue may align with a deeper order in the universe. What if logos is more than a metaphor?
Russell Fenton
May 183 min read