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William B. Irvine on Living Stoically
Jun 21, 2015
William B. Irvine, a modern-day Stoic, discusses the relevance of Stoicism today. Topics include the origins of Stoicism, famous Stoics throughout history, managing grief, embracing positivity, and the goal and strategy of attaining tranquility through Stoicism.
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- Stoicism aims to prevent and manage negative emotions rather than eliminate all emotion, valuing joy and delight in life.
- Stoics emphasize finding delight in everyday experiences and focusing on what is within one's control to attain tranquility.
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The Origins of Stoicism
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that was later adopted and adapted by the Romans. Zeno of Kitium is considered the founder of Stoicism, with notable Roman Stoics including Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Musonius Rufus, and Epictetus. Despite misconceptions, Stoicism aimed to prevent and manage negative emotions rather than eliminate all emotion. Stoics valued joy and delight, seeking to live a life of enjoyment and appreciation.
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