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2023 Wrapped (Episode 109)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

CHAPTER

Exploring Voluntary Suffering in Stoicism and Character Development

Exploring the role of physical hardship in shaping character according to Stoic philosophy, this chapter debates the necessity and benefits of voluntary suffering. It examines how experiences like cold showers can instill virtues of self-control and discipline, while warning against glamorizing physical discomfort.

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