I like your take but Aurelius is too gay. He should have written "Begin the morning by resolving not to take shit from anyone because one has an ounce of self-respect."
This is definitely a good first foray into stoicism as you capture the main points rather well. One thing to consider is that Aurelius' stoicism takes a similar view to human value as is found in the Biblical corpus of works. His control of his emotions does not protect him from emotional passion by place him above his fellow man, as they are always equal as part of the divine. Rather, the control of his passions allows him to engage with those who do not have the same capacity, while minimizing the risk of his own emotional infection. The hierarchical position does not protect him, only the refusal to allow the emotional outbursts of others to control his reactions. It's a minor point but thought it was worth mentioning.
Definitely a good point worth mentioning mon ami, I really do appreciate your critique and analysis.
I’m a Catholique, and someone who has certain struggles so I write about Chivalry, traditional values and now Stoicism with this foray, to work stuff out.
I usually write though about literature, history and stuff like that so this was a first, it means a lot therefore that you could offer your perspective. Aurelius’ stoicism was very special and very wise I think for a ruler to have. What are your thoughts on the regard he’s held in to-day for his wisdom? Merited?
Absolutely, the modern day appreciation for Aurelius' contributions to stoicism are more than merited, particularly with the level of interactional capacity that the internet allows us to maintain. I think it would be reasonable to argue that the internet has contributed greatly to a resurgence in his ideas, necessarily so in my opinion.
I think there are some valid criticisms towards more extreme stoic positions that result in the complete absence of emotion or overvaluing of logical reasoning (ie. viewing any kind of emotional influence on a decision as unacceptable), but Aurelius seems to carve a nice middle path between these poles of human behaviour.
I do agree, his moderate position is what allowed him to keep a level position during such dark and massive moments of such great importance throughout his life.
There’s a reason as you pointed out his contributions are more than merited.
I like your take but Aurelius is too gay. He should have written "Begin the morning by resolving not to take shit from anyone because one has an ounce of self-respect."
Hahaha thanks, I don’t think he was gay, just troubled not everyone can be a gigachad like Charlemagne ;). But good idea for a Stoic book.
This is definitely a good first foray into stoicism as you capture the main points rather well. One thing to consider is that Aurelius' stoicism takes a similar view to human value as is found in the Biblical corpus of works. His control of his emotions does not protect him from emotional passion by place him above his fellow man, as they are always equal as part of the divine. Rather, the control of his passions allows him to engage with those who do not have the same capacity, while minimizing the risk of his own emotional infection. The hierarchical position does not protect him, only the refusal to allow the emotional outbursts of others to control his reactions. It's a minor point but thought it was worth mentioning.
Definitely a good point worth mentioning mon ami, I really do appreciate your critique and analysis.
I’m a Catholique, and someone who has certain struggles so I write about Chivalry, traditional values and now Stoicism with this foray, to work stuff out.
I usually write though about literature, history and stuff like that so this was a first, it means a lot therefore that you could offer your perspective. Aurelius’ stoicism was very special and very wise I think for a ruler to have. What are your thoughts on the regard he’s held in to-day for his wisdom? Merited?
Absolutely, the modern day appreciation for Aurelius' contributions to stoicism are more than merited, particularly with the level of interactional capacity that the internet allows us to maintain. I think it would be reasonable to argue that the internet has contributed greatly to a resurgence in his ideas, necessarily so in my opinion.
I think there are some valid criticisms towards more extreme stoic positions that result in the complete absence of emotion or overvaluing of logical reasoning (ie. viewing any kind of emotional influence on a decision as unacceptable), but Aurelius seems to carve a nice middle path between these poles of human behaviour.
I do agree, his moderate position is what allowed him to keep a level position during such dark and massive moments of such great importance throughout his life.
There’s a reason as you pointed out his contributions are more than merited.