The problem with Stoicism

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[–][deleted] 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

That is an extremely reductive definition of stoicism. That is the Alcoholics Anonymous mantra, not an accurate description of Greek stoic school of philosophy

[–]jet199Instigatrix 7 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Stoicism in Greece came about once theirs culture was in decline so the opportunity for greatness seemed out of reach. The first cope.

[–]Vulptex[S] 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

The rest of it is just "worship the matrix".

[–]HibikiBlackThe Easter Bunny 🐰 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It's one of the best philosophies out there. I'm creating a new one based on it that I call "Marcelism:"

https://saidit.net/s/NationalistRevolution/comments/8jt6/martial_arts_training_as_a_way_to_deal_with/

[–]Vulptex[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

No, it's essentially matrix worship. It's useful for making life more tolerable, but it's a lie. And it seems like one that would keep you here longer rather than help you leave.