Stoic Joy

This podcast episode outlines Stoic philosophy, tracing its history from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius. It details core Stoic principles, including virtue ethics, the dichotomy of control, and the importance of reason and cosmopolitanism. The page offers practical applications of Stoicism for modern life, drawing connections to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and providing exercises and suggested readings. It also addresses common misconceptions about Stoicism and acknowledges the limitations of ancient Stoic understanding in light of modern science. Finally, it explores the concept of duty within a Stoic framework.

 

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