Stoicism

Question 1

Who founded Stoicism and when? 🏙️

Answer 1

Zeno of Citium in 300 BC

Question 2

What is the teaching for goodness and a fulfilling life in Stoicism?

Answer 2

Virtue is the highest good, and external factors (wealth, health, social status etc) are irrelevant to achieving happiness

Question 3

What are the 6️⃣ core values to Stoicism

Answer 3

1) Live Simply - only cater to basic needs, avoid luxury
2) Reason over Emotion
3) Apatheia - ‘tranquillity’ by removing desire and maintaining inner peace, regardless of ext. circumstance/passions
4) Arete/Virtus - only true good = virtue, it is self-sufficient for happiness
5) The Stoic God - A rational force governing the Universe, not trad God
6) Equality of Virtue - both men and women can be virtuous + wise

Question 4

Define virtue ✨

Answer 4

Moral excellence to be your best self

Question 5

Who is the Stoic sage?

Answer 5

The inaccessible ideal stoic who has achieved apatheia

Question 6

How does strict stoicism view friendship?

Answer 6

As an emotional attachment to be avoided

Question 7

Define what Stoics mean by the ‘passions’ 🧠🧘🏾‍♀️

Answer 7

negative, irrational thoughts (that should be cognitively mediated)

Question 8

What is a common misconception with Stoicism in terms of control and suppression?

Answer 8

Common Misconception: Stoics seek to control and repress emotions
Reality: Stoics seek to control and repress passions