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Enchiridion
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And I thought philosophical pessimists would be bad at parties...This guy could put a damper on a party pretty quickly, or not even show up--more likely.
I also don't know why he was against drinking cold water. It's good for the metabolism!
Anyway, the tenets of this work are solid. The way they are presented is not as facile as Aurelius' Meditations, though the emperor owes quite a bit to Epictetus.
Stoicism is valuable, but adhering to some of it might prove difficult. Calmly bearing the death of your spouse or one of your children, though logical, is not possible for most. Stoicism must certainly be seen as akin to pessimism, no matter what modern stoics might say.
I also don't know why he was against drinking cold water. It's good for the metabolism!
Anyway, the tenets of this work are solid. The way they are presented is not as facile as Aurelius' Meditations, though the emperor owes quite a bit to Epictetus.
Stoicism is valuable, but adhering to some of it might prove difficult. Calmly bearing the death of your spouse or one of your children, though logical, is not possible for most. Stoicism must certainly be seen as akin to pessimism, no matter what modern stoics might say.
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Mar 06, 2021 03:19AM
I find stoicism an important value too. I’m pretty stoic by nature but hardly cold nor unfeeling. It’s easier to take on challenges when you aren’t overwhelmed by excess emotions and worries. Stone can be worn away over time though.
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