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Resilience and Happiness According to Dante and Aquinas | Thomas Hibbs

Dec 21, 2023
Thomas Hibbs, J. Newton Rayzor Sr. Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, discusses resilience and happiness according to Dante and Aquinas. Topics include stoicism, developing virtues, the value of friendship, resilience and virtue, and continuous learning and questioning.
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Quick takeaways

  • Developing resilience involves focusing on what is in our control and cultivating character traits to respond to unwelcome events.
  • Stoicism promotes detachment from adverse effects, but true happiness requires pursuing meaningful activities and acting for the common good.

Deep dives

The Importance of Distinguishing Control

Stoicism advises distinguishing between what is in our control and what is not, focusing efforts on what is in our control. Reflecting regularly on this distinction can lead to developing freedom from being controlled by external events and other people.

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