The Stoilike, Theorist, Is a Spartan Warrior

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Being a strong warrior, male or female, was that you knew who you were and you stood for the tribe. To protect your brother, you need be able to stand with him elbow to elbow, shoulder to shoulder, ankle to ankle. That's what we're trying to point out, that our body does not belong to us because it belongs to cosmopolis. And in the people thay tay, see, it's all thiso of being strong and being selfish. No one talks about that connection between stirism and spartan,. which do talk about in chapter seven of being better.

This interview of Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos covers their 2021 book titled, Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Their book provides a short (136 pages, excluding notes) yet highly informative introduction to Stoicism as a way of life. Being Better was written for a general audience, and it is the best book I've read for two types of people. First, for those new to Stoicism, Being Better provides an excellent introduction. It includes just enough philosophical theory and history to acquaint the reader with Stoicism. The second audience is the person considering Stoicism but is unsure it's right for them. After reading Being Better, readers will know if Stoicism is a philosophical way of life worth pursuing further. Finally, I cannot think of a better book for those who want to give a short, easy-to-read, informative, and interesting book to a friend or family member who is curious about Stoicism. A video version of this interview is available on YouTube