William C. Spears
Submarine warfare officer in the U.S. Navy, former second-in-command of a ballistic missile submarine, and author of the book Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy; currently working at the Pentagon.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy
Commander William C. Spears, a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer and author, shares his journey into Stoicism. He highlights how Stoicism equips military personnel with resilience and ethical decision-making. Exploring the synergy of warfare and virtue, he argues against absolute pacifism while advocating for a Stoic approach to modern challenges like drone warfare. Spears emphasizes that his upcoming book is both scholarly and accessible, aiming to enrich the Stoic dialogue for military and civilian audiences alike.
