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Applying Philosophy of Stoicism for Psychological Control in Recent Complex Society
Yu Nishikiori1, Hiroshi Bando1,2iD*, Masahiro Bando1,2, Akiyo Yoshioka1
1Integrative Medicine Japan (IMJ), Shikoku Island division, Tokushima, Japan
2Tokushima University and Medical Research, Tokushima, Japan
Corresponding Author: Hiroshi Bando ORCID iD
Address: Tokushima University /Medical Research, Nakashowa 1-61, Tokushima 770-0943, Japan.
Received date: 1 February 2026; Accepted date: 09 March 2026; Published date: 16 March 2026
Citation: Nishikiori Y, Bando H, Bando M, Yoshioka A. Applying Philosophy of Stoicism for Psychological Control in Recent Complex Society. J Health Care and Research. 2026 Mar 16;7(1):15-17.
Copyright © 2026 Nishikiori Y, Bando H, Bando M, Yoshioka A. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited.
Keywords: Stoicism, Epictetus, Virtue, Shigeaki Hinohara, Self-Control
Abstract
A supreme Japanese physician, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, has enlightened the importance of lifestyle habits for a creative life. It includes aspects similar to the historical philosophy of Stoicism for psychological control and appropriate direction. Its main characteristics have some components, which are dichotomy, self-control, reasoning, pursuit of virtue, gratitude, and inner freedom. The purpose is to achieve inner strength that is not influenced by circumstances. Epictetus offered people a practical framework for a flourishing life by continuing rational decision-making, self-awareness, and the cultivation of moral character. Applying Stoicism to our daily life will provide smooth and meaningful relationships with others.