12Axes
Center

Stoicism

Greco-Roman philosophy that teaches living according to reason and nature, accepting with serenity what lies beyond one's control, cultivating duty, self-mastery and virtue above pleasure, and recognizing a natural law common to all rational humanity.

Country: Roman Empire Key figure: Marco Aurélio

Profile across the 12 axes

How Stoicism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary
Federal 23%
Unitary 78%

Representation

Leaning - Autocracy
Democracy 30%
Autocracy 70%

Power

Leaning - Security
Security 64%
Liberty 36%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 24%
Multiculturalism 76%

Diplomacy

Balanced
Militarist 51%
Pacifist 49%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 29%
Nationalist 71%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 40%
Private 60%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 64%
Free market 36%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 70%
Globalism 30%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 18%
Religious 83%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 35%
Traditionalist 65%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 51%
Biology 49%
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