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Therapeutic Wisdom
- Wisdom traditions now address not only foolishness but also suffering and anxiety.
- This therapeutic approach to wisdom emerged during the Hellenistic era.
Philosopher as Physician
- The Epicureans viewed the philosopher as a physician of the soul, focused on alleviating suffering.
- They believed that managing anxiety, rooted in our inability to control our imagination, was key.
Accepting Mortality
- Radically accept mortality instead of pursuing immortality.
- Confront the fear of death by recognizing that non-existence isn't inherently terrifying.