In this episode, I briefly discuss what Marcus Aurelius said about masculinity, and how it might differ from what some modern self-improvement influencers say, despite their claims to be influenced by Stoicism.
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Highlights
* The resurgence of Stoicism and the manosphere
* Stoic philosophy versus being “stoic”
* Marcus Aurelius’ enemies accused him of being unmanly
* Marcus’ mother and father’s influence
* The influence of Emperor Antoninus Pius
* What Marcus says about manliness and anger
* Marcus sums up manliness in one of his favourite slogans: “Upright, not set upright.”
Links
* Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor
* Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
* How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
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