Nat's Notes #8 The Bad Boy of Stoicism (Montaigne's Essays)
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Sep 8, 2023 Topics discussed in this podcast include reason over escapism, staying unattached to society, true and fake pleasures, having ideas vs. regurgitating others, how to learn, wealth and ambition, ambition vs contentment, controlling your will, the value of challenge, managing fear of loss, and educating children.
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True Solitude
- True solitude requires detaching from societal obligations and anxieties.
- It's not enough to simply change activities; you must unburden your soul.
True vs. False Pleasures
- Differentiate true pleasures from those mixed with pain, which can be deceptive.
- Avoid overindulging in pleasures that lead to negative consequences.
Solitude vs. Idleness
- Solitude isn't idleness; it's about removing external influences to find your authentic self.
- For Montaigne, this meant focusing on intellectual pursuits like reading and learning.