Grin-and-bear-it philosophy (8)

I believe the answer is:

stoicism

(Other definitions for stoicism that I've seen before include "Ability to bear hardship without complaining" , "Behaviour enduring hardship" , "phlegm?" , "Uncomplaining fortitude" , "Endurance of hardship without complaint" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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