Virtue in Perspective: Stoicism vs. Timocracy

This chapter explores the differing views on virtue between Stoicism and Timocracy, emphasizing the Stoic belief in preferred indifference and the role of external goods in happiness. The discussion highlights the contrast between Plato's focus on grasping the forms as the essence of good and the Stoics' more practical approach to virtue in everyday life. Through a critical examination of agency and moral responsibility, the chapter reveals the complexities and implications of these philosophical perspectives.