I am a citizen of the world
Repeat that to yourself everyday
And follow the lessons led by
Socrates
Epictetus
Marcus Aurelius
Anyone who’s led a good life
Month: October 2021
Toss A Cogito To Your Witcher: Stoicism And Geralt Of Rivia’s Philosophy Of Life
Popular culture is filled with characters who live and breathe philosophy through their actions. It’s through this lens I find philosophy easier to interpret and become more thoughtful about how to apply certain lessons in my own life.
When it comes to a philosophy like Stoicism, a character that displays Stoic aspects is Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series.
I’ll caveat this article by saying I don’t believe Geralt to be a pure Stoic. What is worth noting is that he does embody certain traits that gel with the philosophy.
So, let’s take a deeper look into The White Wolf’s philosophy of life and how it can help to make Stoicism easier to understand.
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How To Live: A Life Of Montaigne Review: Modern Day Essays, Timeless Wisdom
Philosophers come in all shapes and sizes. Some prefer to ask questions, others prefer to dive into metaphysics and explore the origins of the universe. Michel de Montaigne was a patchwork quilt of worldviews, weaving together his own unique perspective that turned him into one of the most celebrated thinkers in history.
Sarah Bakewell’s How To Live: A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer is a remarkable book recounting Montaigne’s philosophy, his life and how it can be applied to the modern day.
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A Stoic And An Epicurean Walk Into A Bar
A Stoic and an Epicurean
Walk into a bar
And discuss the path to the good life
One talks about natural pleasure
The other about natural duty
And leave with more questions than answers