The Daily Stoic
Is The World Going Through Hell? | Marks Of The Good Life
Oct 20, 2022
The podcast dives into the anxiety surrounding societal collapse, as expressed by actor Timothée Chalamet. It uses Stoic philosophy to remind us to focus on what we can control even amidst chaos. Listeners explore the struggles of pursuing virtue, drawing from the insights of Marcus Aurelius and Viktor Frankl. The discussion emphasizes the importance of courage, justice, and self-control in finding personal meaning and embracing life’s challenges for growth.
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- Stoics cope with chaos by focusing on what's controllable and living with virtue.
- True meaning comes from embodying virtues and refraining from evil, creating purpose and fulfillment.
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Facing Challenges with Stoicism and Virtue
Living in a world filled with uncertainties and potential collapse, the Stoics, like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, understood the chaos but chose not to despair. Instead, they emphasized the importance of focusing on what can be controlled, doing one's best, and living with virtue. By recognizing that history repeats itself with challenges and collapses, they advocated for facing adversities with courage, moderation, justice, and wisdom, which increases the odds of a favorable outcome.
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