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The Stoic principle of living in agreement with nature from "summary" of Stoicism and the Art of Happiness by Donald Robertson

The Stoics believed that the key to a good life was to live in harmony with nature. But what does this really mean? According to Stoic philosophy, nature refers to the rational and moral order of the universe. This includes both the physical laws that govern the natural world and the ethical principles that guide human behavior. Living in agreement with nature means recognizing and accepting the reality of the world as it is, rather than fighting against it. This doesn't mean being passive or resigned to fate. Instead, it involves embracing our own rationality and moral sense to navigate the challenges and opportunities that life presents us. For the Stoics, living in agreement with nature also means cultivating virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control. These virtues are not inherent traits that we are born with, but rather skills that we can deve...
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    Stoicism and the Art of Happiness

    Donald Robertson

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