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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Discipline of Action in Stoicism
02:06 • 22min
Navigating the Challenges of Being a Dilettante
24:25 • 2min
The Discipline of Action and Choosing Indifferences
25:59 • 17min
Premeditatio Molarum: Negative counterpart to purpose setting
42:35 • 13min
Balancing Giving and Equanimity
56:02 • 3min
Renouncing Desire and Historical Examples
59:25 • 4min