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The Common Thread Of All Ancient Philosophy

The Common Thread Of All Ancient Philosophy

Wednesday Wisdom #128

Stoic Reflections
Aug 16, 2023
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Happy Thursday, friends!

Last week, we wrote about how You Need To Do More of This.
 

This week: The Common Thread Of All Ancient Philosophy

Let's get to it 👇


Weekly Reflection

Why did Marcus Aurelius write his Meditations to himself?
Why did Seneca write his letters to his friend Lucilius?
Why did Epictetus give lectures on how to live well?

The efforts of these men, not only the Stoics but those of other lovers of wisdom from Buddha to Alan Watts, was with one goal in mind. Their aim was, and always has been, stillness.

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