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Getting Stoic About Food (Episode 77)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Mastering Appetite and Self-Control
Mastering the appetite for food and drink is the foundation of self-control. While self-control is often associated with virtues like courage and moderation, for many people, it is mainly linked to pleasures such as those derived from food, drink, and other vices. Food plays a unique role as it is both a necessity for biological functions and a source of pleasure. The key is to confront and manage the pleasure associated with food rather than abstaining from it, finding the right balance in engaging with it.
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