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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Chris Gill on Learning to Live Naturally (Episode 78)
Sep 15, 2023
In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Chris Gill, author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance. They discuss topics such as understanding indifference in Stoicism, the connection between human nature and virtue, the perception of the natural world through stoic philosophy, and promotion of upcoming books and resources.
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- Virtue helps us make correct choices between various desires, promoting ethical understanding instead of pursuing all positive things.
- Stoicism encourages a holistic view of nature, recognizing our dependence on and care for the planet.
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The concept of indifference and virtue in Stoicism
In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the Stoic understanding of indifference and virtue. They explain that in life, there are various things we desire, such as health, wealth, and life itself. These are referred to as indifference in Stoic philosophy. The Stoics believe that virtue, which is knowledge or expertise in living well, enables us to make correct choices between these indifference. Virtue helps us select what is truly good for us based on ethical understanding, rather than simply pursuing all positive indifference. The podcast emphasizes that virtue, although self-sufficient for happiness, does not promote self-centeredness, as two of the cardinal virtues, justice and courage, involve engaging with others.
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