Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied Scott Aikin on Revising Stoicism (Episode 116)
Jan 30, 2024
Stoicism expert Scott Aikin defends a revisionary Stoicism. They discuss fatalism, dichotomy of control, skepticism, and determinism. They question the extent of Scott's revisions and delve into the ruin problem of Stoicism. The importance of understanding different traditions and the role of Stoic physics in grounding ethics are explored.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Revisionary Nature of Stoicism
02:16 • 27min
Respecting Traditions and Questioning Fundamental Divides in Stoicism
29:08 • 2min
The Fundamental Divide and Indirect Control in Stoicism
31:30 • 2min
Stoicism and Relationships
33:17 • 17min
The Role of Stoic Physics in Grounding Stoic Ethics
50:47 • 2min