The Via Stoica Podcast The Stoic Discipline of Action: How to Live with Justice and Purpose
Sep 9, 2025
Explore the Stoic Discipline of Action and its relevance in our modern, digitally isolated lives. Discover the importance of living with justice and serving the common good through Stoic cosmopolitanism. Learn how to identify personal responsibilities using role ethics, and understand the moral implications of action versus inaction. Gain insights on aligning your decisions with virtue, navigating duties, and extending your concern from self to humanity. This enlightening conversation reveals practical ways to contribute positively to society.
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Stoicism Is Fundamentally Social
- Stoicism is pro-social: virtue requires engaging with others, not retreating inward.
- We have duties to nature and society that shape moral action beyond personal concerns.
Curvature Of Earth Moment
- Benny describes seeing Earth's curvature on a Spanish island to emphasize shared human belonging.
- He contrasts generous poor communities with stingier wealthy ones to illustrate universal human aims.
Dissect Your Role Before Acting
- Identify the role you currently wear and ask, "What is my duty here?"
- Stick to responsibilities that belong to your role and perform them to the best of your ability.
