What is Stoicism? Discovering the True Nature of This Ancient Wisdom

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism

What is Stoicism? Is it about suppressing your emotions and becoming a cold, detached thinker? Or is it the path to inner freedom, resilience, and purpose?

In this deep-dive episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, Benny and Brendan unpack the true meaning of Stoicism, exploring its origins, key concepts, and modern relevance. From virtue ethics and emotional mastery to the dichotomy of control and living in accordance with nature, they guide you through the heart of this ancient philosophy with clarity and personal insight.

Learn how Stoicism is not about becoming emotionless or selfish, but about becoming the kind of person who improves themselves and contributes meaningfully to the world.

🎯 Topics covered include:

• What Stoicism is (and what it is not)

• The four Stoic virtues: wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance

• How Stoicism compares to Buddhism and cognitive behavioral therapy

• The Stoic view on emotions and how to respond instead of react

• Role ethics and finding your purpose

• Living in accordance with nature and reason

• The Dichotomy of Control (and its modern applications)

• Amor Fati and how to embrace fate without regret

• Memento Mori: how death awareness gives life meaning

• Preferred indifferents: how to be free from external attachments

Whether you're brand new to Stoic thought or looking to ground your practice, this episode will give you a complete foundation to apply Stoicism practically and meaningfully.

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