The Gen Z Stoic
The Stoic Warrior - Analyzing Conflict in Modern Times
Jan 8, 2024
This podcast explores the Stoic perspective on war and conflict, highlighting the importance of practicing stoicism and only engaging in war as a last resort. It contrasts personal conflict response with a nation's response, examines the behavior of prison guards in parallel to real-life situations, and emphasizes the stoic perspective on peace and proportionality in responding to threats.
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- Stoics view war as a last resort and emphasize the importance of peaceful resolutions based on just causes and proportionate responses.
- Stoics advocate for facing the realities of war without despair, condemning wars driven by greed and revenge while promoting peace based on ethical reasoning and human dignity.
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Stoic Perspective on War and Peace
Stoics approach the concept of war and peace from the perspective of philosophy, specifically Stoicism. They emphasize the Stoic concept of cosmopolitanism, which sees humans as equal beings who can live together peacefully. Stoics argue for peace, as war is seen as unfortunate and a last resort. Marcus Aurelius, a stoic and Roman Emperor, recognized war as a necessary defense of something one believes in. Stoics view war as only justified when fighting for a just cause and emphasize proportionality of response. The ultimate goal for Stoics is peace, but they acknowledge that achieving peace can be challenging.
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