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Stoicism On Fire
Breakfast with Seneca: An Interview with David Fideler – Episode 51
Dec 29, 2021
David Fideler, author of Breakfast with Seneca, discusses Seneca as a Stoic prokopton. His book provides an easy introduction to Stoic philosophy through the life and writings of Seneca. They explore topics such as monitoring inner judgments, the impact of reductive materialism, the Stoic conception of God, the influence of Stoicism on human rights, and the contrasting styles of Epictetus and Seneca in Stoicism.
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- Stoicism teaches the importance of facing adversity with a different perspective and seeing it as an opportunity for virtue.
- Stoicism emphasizes the practice of Prosoche, which involves monitoring our inner judgments and emotions to reduce worry and gain self-awareness.
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The Stoic Approach to Adversity and Virtue
Stoicism teaches the importance of facing adversity with a different perspective and seeing it as an opportunity for virtue. The Stoics believed that virtue is the only true good and that some things are within our control while others are not. By embracing this philosophy, individuals can develop resilience and find meaning in difficult situations.
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