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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

The Original Stoic Role Model (Episode 111)

Jan 9, 2024
Dive into why Socrates is revered by Stoics, the link between Stoicism and Socrates' philosophy, and the importance of character and self-knowledge. Explore the Socratic method and the concept of virtue as knowledge. Discover the differences and similarities in philosophy between Socrates and the Stoics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Socrates emphasized ethics over a complete philosophical system, unlike the Stoics.
  • Socrates engaged with people even in conflict, unlike Stoics who focused on their students.

Deep dives

Socrates' philosophy is not fully systematized

Socrates did not create a complete philosophical system like the Stoics. His philosophy was focused more on ethics and was not mutually consistent or fully coherent.

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