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Stoicism and Nonsense: Roman Philosophers and Managing Modern War

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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Stoicism vs. Epicureanism

This chapter explores the contrasting philosophies of Stoicism and Epicureanism, focusing on the virtues upheld by Stoics and the emphasis on sensation and pleasure in Epicureanism. It discusses the historical context, key figures, and the rejection of superstitions and an afterlife within these philosophical frameworks.

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