Stoicism Flashcards
1
Q
Hedonic adaptation
A
The tendency of us mere humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major recent positive or negative events or life changes.
2
Q
Negative visualization (premeditatio malorum)
A
Contemplating what you have and visualize your life without them.
3
Q
Projective visualization
A
Imagine oneself in another’s place and thereby gaining empathy
4
Q
Fatalism
A
The belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable. (You should only be concerned with the future)
5
Q
Memento mori
A
Memento mori is an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death.
6
Q
Self denial
A
Subjecting oneself to voluntary discomfort.
7
Q
What is the function of man
A
Being rational
