Practical Stoicism Seventh Day of Stoic Christmas
Dec 27, 2025
Tanner shares the heartfelt story of how he met his wife online, adding personal charm to the discussion. The duo dives into cosmopolitanism, linking it to shared rationality and local versus universal responsibilities. They explore the poignant theme of celebrating holidays far from home, examining connections to Stoic ideals. Further, they discuss how virtue promotes the common good and the impact of human actions on the cosmos. Finally, they clarify Stoic theology, emphasizing its acceptance even among atheists, while connecting gratitude and festivals to fellowship.
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How Tanner Met His Wife
- Tanner met his wife online and they connected after a few calls before meeting in person.
- They dated for 15 years together and married after about five years of marriage at the time of the episode.
Cosmopolis Equals Universal Citizenship
- 'Cosmopolis' combines cosmos (orderly universe) and polis (city), meaning a universal city of fellow citizens.
- The Stoic idea: all rational beings share logos and are citizens of the same world-city.
Logos As Universal Order
- Logos is the universal reason that organizes the cosmos and gives things teleological purposes.
- Human purpose is to perfect reason and harmonize personal reason with universal reason.