Emotions play a crucial role in our lives from "summary" of Stoicism and Emotion by Margaret Graver
Emotions, according to Stoicism, are not simply fleeting experiences that come and go without consequence. They are powerful forces that can shape our thoughts, actions, and overall well-being. The Stoics understood that emotions have the ability to cloud our judgment, distort our perceptions, and lead us astray from living a virtuous life. This recognition of the profound impact emotions can have on our lives is central to the Stoic philosophy.
Rather than dismissing emotions as irrelevant or uncontrollable, the Stoics believed that it was possible to cultivate a sense of emotional resilience and inner tranquility through the practice of reason and self-discipline. By learning to examine our emotional reactions with a rational and objective mindset, we can begin to see them for what they truly are: passing impressions that do...
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