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Finding Calm – Chapter 3 from Nancy Sherman’s “Stoic Wisdom”

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The Sage Doesn't Assent to Future Wished for Contingents

Seneca unpacks the idea behind mental reservation. The sage doesn't assent to future wished for contingents, he keeps outdating impulses in light of outdated beliefs. Motive always tracks cognitive changes, and cognitive agility guarantees keeping up. A sage may suffer by having to abandon plans and desir sso here we learn that the sage makes emotional investments that can lead to pain.

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