Similar to Buddhism, Stoicism advises against being ruled and enslaved by desire. Stoicism teaches that all people have value and denies the importance of wealth and social status.
Does Stoicism have overlap with Buddhism?
What are the origins of Stoicism?
Hello, Which books would you recommend for a full understanding of stoicism?
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The Discourses of Epictetus. by Epictetus.
A Guide to the Good Life. by William B Irvine.
Meditations. by Marcus Aurelius.
Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius. by Seneca.
A New Stoicism. by Laurence Becker.
What are the down sides of stoicism?
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The big disadvantage of stoicism is the fact that it takes time. It is a work in progress. When you decide to become a stoic, it is not some sort of religious epiphany.
What does it really mean to be a Stoic?
Is stoicism a useful philosophy in modern life?
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Stoicism is a popular mindset for hundreds of years and is the most widely accepted school of philosophy. The reason is, that many people find this philosophy of life very useful in our daily lives because it teaches us to stay calm when faced with unexpected difficult situations.
What are the down sides of stoicism?
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it isn’t fun.
it is too hard to practice (for the average human)
it is actually impossible (for a human to become a Stoic sage)
it doesn’t work (Stoic suppositions about emotions are wrong)
it is unsatisfactory from an eschatalogical perspective (Christians might say this)
Does stoicism decrease anxiety?
Libertinism is the opposite of stoicism. Libertinism is the embrace of indulgence and a lack of self-restraint and is a radical form of hedonism.