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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Will Johncock On Why Stoics Shouldn't Ignore Their Social Nature (Episode 54)
Jun 23, 2023
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- Stoicism emphasizes the social nature of individuals and the importance of recognizing our interconnection with the world.
- Stoic rationality is derived from recognizing the ordered nature of the world and requires individuals to be open to a threatening world.
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The Courage of Stoicism
Stoicism requires individuals to be open to a threatening world and recognize their kinship with it, exemplifying courage. Stoicism emphasizes being free individuals and social beings that thrive in communities. Accepting the world and one's place in it is integral to the stoic inner citadel. Stoics warn against being too distracted by external factors of communal living, as true social nature lies in recognizing our interconnection and shared constitution with the world.
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