Stoicism and Nonconformity

Ralph Waldo Emerson drew great inspiration from the Stoics and utilized their knowledge to start the wave of transcendentalism. On this episode we discuss his views on nonconformity.

In Stoic political thought, emotions are seen as judgements that can influence political actions and decision. Stoicism offers a clear roadmap to address difficulties in politics.

As we prep for the new year, lets not forget adding "becoming a friend to oneself" as part of your resolutions.

It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so can you live authentically and fully. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event easier to judge, but this is not the Stoic way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

You’ve controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca has some advice for us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Anger is a passion that is difficult to control. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support