Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

Weakness of Will (Episode 35)

Apr 18, 2023
Discussion on weakness of will and its relevance in modern ethics. Perspectives of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics. Preference for open display of flaws vs apology. Exploring the concept of weakness of will. Stoic perspective on desires and actions. Reflections on decision-making and the Stoic challenge. Understanding weakness of will and motivation. Weakness of will in relation to value judgments.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
2
Weakness of Will in Ancient Philosophy
05:36 • 20min
3
Preference for Open Display of Flaws vs Apology
26:03 • 2min
4
Exploring the Concept of Weakness of Will
27:49 • 6min
5
Exploring Weakness of Will in Stoicism
33:39 • 22min
6
Reflections on Decision-Making and the Stoic Challenge
55:44 • 2min
7
Understanding Weakness of Will
57:53 • 6min
8
Exploring the Concept of Weakness of Will
01:04:14 • 2min