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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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- Weakness of will refers to the failure to act in accordance with one's recognized value or best course of action due to lack of motivation or temptation.
- Plato viewed weakness of will as a conflict between different parts of the soul, while Aristotle emphasized the importance of feeling regret in weakness of will.
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Paradigm shift in moral philosophy
The podcast episode discusses the paradigm shift in moral philosophy from focusing on 'what should I do' to 'why do I fail' or 'how do I become the kind of person that acts the way I should act'.
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