The Stoics Conceded to Common Language

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Stoics conceded to common language in te sense like, ok, whill i get we can use good and bad in this sense. So am there is a way to read stoics, as in, theyre more deists than we are, more theists? We would like a saying like, yes, they conceded o sometimes they say gods,. Sometimes they say the gods, sometimes they say nature. There's even some room for interpretation with what the stoics are saying. Still, come read the stoics. You're going to get something out of it no matter who you are. I think that on its on best day, we can claim that we esetera.

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