01/01/25
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophical movement that emphasized controlling one's thoughts and emotions through reason, pursuing ethical virtues, and finding happiness through internal virtue rather than external circumstances. This episode explains key Stoic beliefs, including determinism, the importance of duty, and the goal of achieving mental tranquility. It concludes by posing thought-provoking questions about the merits and potential drawbacks of Stoic principles in modern life.
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