The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture WOF 219: Stoicism and Christianity
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Feb 17, 2020 AI Snips
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Stoicism's Core Idea
- Stoicism, founded by Zeno, emphasizes aligning personal feelings with objective reality.
- This ancient philosophy suggests that suffering stems from false expectations and exaggerated emotions.
Philosophy's Revival and Eastern Parallels
- Cardinal George believed the revival of philosophy addresses unmet needs beyond scientific knowledge.
- Stoicism shares similarities with Eastern philosophies like Buddhism, especially in detachment and self-control.
Stoic Detachment and Practice
- Stoicism focuses on controlling reactions and expectations, as the external world remains largely uncontrollable.
- This involves practices and disciplines to achieve detachment, similar to some Christian approaches.