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What Is “Up to Us”? – Episode 6

Stoicism On Fire

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Is It OK for a Stoic to Be Rich?

The stoic way of life is lived without denying or desiring externals. Epictetus banquet story may be unsatisfactory for those who are looking for hard and fast rules to answer questions like, is it ok for a stoic to be wealthy? The answer is yes, if fate brings those things to you and places them within arms reach. Here's a simple question you can ask yourself: Is it appropriate for you to take a portion of any given external will the loss that external bring you psychological distress? Stoics are not emotionless. However, if you are in possession of something, the loss of which would psychologically destroy or damage you, that is a danger sign according to

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