Stockdale Paradox Flashcards

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Who was Admiral Jim Stockdale?

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Admiral shot down in 1960s, 8 years in Vietnamese camp.

Studied Stoic philosophy

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What is the paradox or duality in terms of his experience?

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I never wavered in my faith, but also confronted the brutal facts as they actually were. I did not deceive myself.

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