Stoicism On Fire

Stoic Physics: The Theory of Desire – Episode 10

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May 21, 2018
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ADVICE

Stoic Advice on Desire

  • Stop desiring things outside your control.
  • Pursue only what you can control: virtue.
INSIGHT

Human Nature and Desire

  • Humans, unlike animals, can choose values based on reason, not just instinct.
  • Natural desires, coupled with creativity, can become harmful passions.
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The Sequence of Desire

  • The sequence of desire is: impression, assent, desire, then impulse.
  • We often try to control our impulses after desire has taken hold, making it harder.
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