Stuff You Should Know What exactly is stoicism?
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Jul 4, 2017 Discover the intriguing world of stoicism, tracing its roots from ancient Greece to modern relevance. The discussion dives deep into its practical applications, emphasizing emotional control and rationality. Explore how historical figures like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius shaped these principles, and laugh along as the hosts connect stoic ideas to everyday life. They also touch on negative visualization and its power in building resilience, making philosophy accessible and entertaining with a healthy dose of humor.
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Control What You Can
- Stoicism teaches emotional control by focusing only on what you can control and accepting the rest.
- That detachment aims to protect your inner state and enable a moral, rational life.
Epictetus’ Life-Tested Stoicism
- Epictetus, born a slave and crippled, became a leading Stoic and wrote the Enchiridion.
- His life embodied Stoic practice and emphasized distinguishing what is in our control.
Three Pillars And Four Virtues
- Stoicism splits inquiry into physics, logic, and ethics to ground moral living in reason and nature.
- Ethics rests on four cardinal virtues: wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.