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Steven Pressfield, Robert Greene, Jack Carr, Meg Mason, and Adam Hochschild on Writing

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

The Ethics of Political Action

This chapter explores the intricate moral complexities in political leadership by examining historical figures like Seneca, Nero, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King. It addresses the necessity for ethical compromise in the pursuit of important causes, emphasizing the asymmetric nature of political struggles. The discussion further investigates how strategic communication and understanding differing perspectives can enhance efforts toward social change.

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