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Beware This Thief Of Time | Ask DS

Apr 6, 2023

Explore the Stoic perspective on punctuality and its significance in respecting oneself and others. Delve into the thoughts of lesser-known Stoic philosophers like Musonius Rufus and their unique contributions. Discuss the intriguing relationship between Stoicism and early Christianity, shedding light on moral challenges faced by Stoics. Gain insights on mental models for better decision-making and discover recommended readings that could deepen your understanding of Stoic philosophy.

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The Stoics' Remark That Punctuality Is the Thief of Time

01:25

Intro

4min

Exploring Stoic Philosophy and Its Historical Impact

8min

Exploring Stoicism, Christianity, and Decision-Making Models

4min

Not long ago we talked about the Stoic view on punctuality. It’s a pretty simple one: Being on time is important. It’s a matter of respect, not just for oneself, but also for others. So what do you think the Stoics would have thought of Oscar Wilde’s intriguing remark that “punctuality is the thief of time?”

Perhaps they would have agreed.

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And in today's Ask Daily Stoic, Ryan presents part 4 of an audio series in which he answers student questions at the Q&A portion of his Stoicism 101 seminar. The topics that he covers include writings by some of the less popular Stoics that you should read, why the Stoics persecuted Christianity, his ideas on using mental models to make decisions, and more.

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