Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum)
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Controlling Emotions and the Dichotomy Between Reason and Emotions
Stoicism teaches us to control our emotions by recognizing that they are judgments about external events. While the Stoics view emotions as problematic, Martha Nussbaum argues that they serve a purpose in appraising what is important for our well-being. She suggests that we can enhance stoic ethics by integrating scientific knowledge, creating a more complete philosophy.
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