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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
The Discipline of Action (Episode 87)
Oct 17, 2023
The podcast delves into the discipline of action in Stoicism, including fulfilling duties, navigating indifferent factors, and acting purposefully. They explore the challenges of balancing exploration and commitment. They discuss the importance of ethics in decision-making and balancing desires with external factors. They explain premeditatio molarum as a negative counterpart to purpose setting. The challenge of maintaining equanimity while giving back is explored. Renouncing desire and historical examples are discussed.
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- The discipline of action involves fulfilling duties and obligations, emphasizing ethics and excellence of character.
- Navigating the indifference of external events while maintaining principles of justice and ethical behavior.
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The Discipline of Action and its Connection to Virtue
The discipline of action focuses on fulfilling duties and obligations to others, emphasizing ethics and the excellence of character. It involves making appropriate choices in various social roles, such as family, work, and friendships. Stoicism highlights the importance of doing what is indispensable, taking actions seriously, and rejecting frivolity or apathy. It encourages individuals to navigate the indifference of external events while maintaining strong principles of justice and ethical behavior.
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