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Stoicism is a Coping Mechanism | Katharina Volk on Cato

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Stoic Resilience After Pharsalus

This chapter explores the philosophical solace provided by Stoicism to Pompeians following their defeat at Pharsalus. It highlights how figures like Cicero utilized Stoic principles to cope with loss and despair, emphasizing virtue's inherent value and offering methods to reframe suffering as non-evil.

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