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Is Stoicism Possible? (115)
Manage episode 397060927 series 3462781
Caleb and Michael discuss an objection to Stoicism: the impossibility objection. Along the way, they talk about the challenge of living by Stoic principles, especially in extreme situations, and whether achieving the ideal Stoic sage is possible.
03:26 The Argument
14:47 Why It Matters
17:06 Stoicism Doesn't Require Unrealistic Control
27:15 Forceful Impressions
35:44 Can We All Be Sages?
44:54 Can Anyone Be A Sage?
50:10 Wrapping Up
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Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
151 episodes
Manage episode 397060927 series 3462781
Caleb and Michael discuss an objection to Stoicism: the impossibility objection. Along the way, they talk about the challenge of living by Stoic principles, especially in extreme situations, and whether achieving the ideal Stoic sage is possible.
03:26 The Argument
14:47 Why It Matters
17:06 Stoicism Doesn't Require Unrealistic Control
27:15 Forceful Impressions
35:44 Can We All Be Sages?
44:54 Can Anyone Be A Sage?
50:10 Wrapping Up
***
Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe
Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/pod
If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.
Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
151 episodes
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