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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Stoicism FAQ: Freewill, Happiness, and Death (Episode 3)
Jan 3, 2023
Exploring Stoic views on free will, responsibility, and happiness. Contrasting ancient and modern philosophies. Importance of balancing near and far mode perspectives. Overcoming fear of death through understanding and accepting it. Importance of connecting with loved ones through interviews.
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- The Stoics believe in determinism and reject traditional notions of free will, emphasizing individual choices and moral responsibility.
- According to the Stoics, happiness is found in living a virtuous life aligned with reason, not in external circumstances or pleasure.
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The Stoic Perspective on Free Will
The Stoics do not believe in free will in the traditional sense. They believe in determinism, the idea that everything is determined by previous circumstances. They think that all that exists is physical matter, including our minds, and that physical matter follows the laws of the universe. According to the Stoics, free will is defined as making choices that are only caused by the individual and not imposed by external forces. They believe that even though determinism is true, we still have moral responsibility and can be judged based on our choices and actions.
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