Did Marcus Aurelius say Kindness is More Manly Than Anger?

In this episode, I briefly discuss what Marcus Aurelius said about masculinity, and how it might differ from what some modern self-improvement influencers say, despite their claims to be influenced by Stoicism.

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Highlights

* The resurgence of Stoicism and the manosphere

* Stoic philosophy versus being “stoic”

* Marcus Aurelius’ enemies accused him of being unmanly

* Marcus’ mother and father’s influence

* The influence of Emperor Antoninus Pius

* What Marcus says about manliness and anger

* Marcus sums up manliness in one of his favourite slogans: “Upright, not set upright.”

Links

* Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor

* Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

* How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

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