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Bryan Caplan on Epicureanism, Agency, and Self-Help (Episode 158)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Facing Mortality and Personal Agency
This chapter navigates the complex philosophical themes surrounding death, identity, and personal agency in the quest for happiness following personal loss. It critiques concepts like immortality, suicide, and the medicalization of behaviors while emphasizing the importance of individual choice and responsibility. Through a lens of Stoicism and Epicureanism, the conversation encourages a shift in perspective towards recognizing the inherent good in individuals amidst life's struggles.
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