The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks The Missing Piece of Stoicism: Why Kindness is Strength | Donald Robertson
Feb 13, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Donald Robertson, an expert on Stoicism, challenges the common misconceptions surrounding the philosophy by emphasizing that true strength lies in kindness and compassion. He explains how Marcus Aurelius viewed anger as weakness, asserting that empathy is a core tenet of Stoic thought. The conversation also dives into the emotional mastery that Stoicism promotes, and how it resonates with early Christian ethics, illuminating the vital connection between compassion and philosophical strength.
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