Navigating Roles and Rules in Stoic Philosophy

In this Stoa Conversation, Michael Tremblay speaks to Brian Johnson about Stoic roles ethics, methods of teaching, and how martial arts.

The start with the question: does martial arts improve character? What about other forms of physical training?

They then move to Stoic Role Ethics, especially the role ethics of Epictetus.

The Role Ethics of Epictetus

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