Stoicism On Fire

Stoic Physics: The Discipline of Desire – Episode 11

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May 29, 2018
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INSIGHT

Rational Cosmos, Ethical Foundation

  • Stoic philosophy views the cosmos as rational, not accidental, and this rationality is key to their ethical practice.
  • Our rationality connects us to the cosmos and enables us to live in agreement with nature, a core Stoic principle.
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Purposeful Cosmos and Ethics

  • A purposeful cosmos provides the groundwork for objective ethical values, argues Tim Mulgan.
  • Without inherent purpose in the universe, establishing any objective ethical norms becomes challenging.
ADVICE

Live in Harmony with Cosmic Order

  • Live in harmony with the cosmic order; this is the Stoic path to an authentic life.
  • Let your understanding of the world guide your life and derive moral rules from this cosmic order.
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