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Stoicism and Christianity have competing views about human nature as well. For the Stoics, nature has instilled people with the capacity to reason, which we can exercise to live out virtuous, dutiful lives. Christians, on the other hand, believe people are born with original sin, which has corrupted our internal moral compass.
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Stoic Notes, explores ancient Stoic philosophies, including early Stoics such as Zenão, Cleantenes and Chrysippus, as well as Roman Stoics such as Seneca, Epithetus and Marcus Aurelius. The book discusses Stoic ideas about happiness, cosmopolitanism, friendship, and offers insights into how Stoic philosophy can be a source of inspiration for daily life and for the construction of a better world.
Sep 9, 2022 · The birth of Jesus, in the eyes of Christians, is a truly remarkable story, but not one that outshines the story of his death and resurrection. Through belief in Christ, Christians are promised eternal life and salvation. “In whatever you do, remember your last days, and you will never sin.” — Sirach 7:36
what philosophy promises, what Stoic philosophy teaches, and what The Stoic Handbook is all about. The Stoic Tradition Stoicism is a living philosophy. What that means is that Stoic philosophy is more than just great thoughts organized into a complete and coherent vision of reality. It is first and foremost a philosophy to live by, a
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The Stoics believed that by comprehending the natural order of the universe, a human could attain peace and resilience amidst adversity. They advocated for emotional fortitude and acceptance of one’s predetermined fate. Christianity Emerges. Christianity, in contrast, began in the 1st century AD with the birth and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The theme for this year’s Stoic Week is Stoicism and Love. Many people mistakenly believe that Stoicism is unemotional. However, as we’ll see, the Stoics made a point of listing positive and healthy emotions experienced by what they would call the ‘ideal wise man’. In particular, love plays a fundamental role in Stoic Ethics: for ...
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Oct 31, 2013 · Paul, in Acts 17:18, addresses adherents to two philosophical schools: Stoicism and the Epicureanism. We already know that the Stoics had much in common with the early Christians; not so the Epicureans, for whom life’s highest goal was individual pleasure. But Epicureanism is worth studying as more than just early-church context.
