I started studying philosophy with Marcus Aurelius and loved it. However, after finishing Meditations, I wasn't quite clear on the Stoic virtues. Now that I understand them, I've realized that almost everything Marcus Aurelius discusses in the book relates to one of the four virtues or a combination of them, applied to everyday life.
Thank you, Sir Greg, for all these free resources, particularly the Stoicism. As an Indian engineering student, these concepts help me a lot to diversify my understanding of philosophy, and particularly the Stoicism. I hope you keep making them. Fate willing!
So much learn & so little time! I’m going through your videos & then heading back into them as I learn more/ask additional questions-thank you for your work!!
Well done Sir Greg! You sustain your enthusiasm for teaching so well over the years. You explain Stoic complexity with scholastic rigor as usual, moderating summaries of historic and modern popular assumptions. - Drogo
Thank you for this. I have just started my journey reading this philosophy and would not have realized how broad and rich the four virtues are (the "buckets" analogy is very helpful). I'd also never have thought Cicero was so essential for understanding this stuff. I'm new to your channel, and what a wonderful output. You have such a generosity of spirit to put all this educational content out for free.
I've been looking to understand the stoic virtue of justice, and you're recommendations of readings looks really promising. It's my understanding that: 1. Eudaimonia is achieved through good character 2. Good character is achieved via the virtues (including justice) 3. 'Just' actions are actions that are virtuous 4. Virtuous actions are actions that is good of character 5. Good character is achieved via the virtues... (circular from point 3) I'm likely missing a something (probably many things here) I'm trying to understand what it is to be 'Just' from a stoic perspective.
I guess that πρᾳότης is also a vIrtue in the stoic sytem. Marcus Aurelius mention it several times in his meditations: VII, 63, 2 (praos) XI, 18, 21 (praon) VI, 26, 1 (praôs) IX, 3, 6 (praôs) XI, 18, 16 (praôs) IX, 42, 5 (praotês) XI, 9, 1 (praotês) Epictetus D. 2.22.36 (πρᾷος, α, ον)
Greg, another great video. This format really sits well with me. I think this format would be a beneficial series to fellow learners/practitioners . Thanks again
Is there a book recommendation where someone has dived deeply into the virtues and sub virtues? Comparing all the stoics and non stoics on the subject?
@GregoryBSadler Ok Gregory. I'll have to re-read them with the virtues specificly in mind and take note of them. I'm surprised that there is so little written about breaking down the virtues and giving modern examples seeing how virtue was such a huge goal of stoicism
@@dillanhill4439 There's plenty written about the virtues in modern works. There just isn't the kind of specific study you're asking about, as far as I know
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I'm a very happy stoic when one of my favourite TH-camrs covers the topic
Glad to read it!
I started studying philosophy with Marcus Aurelius and loved it. However, after finishing Meditations, I wasn't quite clear on the Stoic virtues. Now that I understand them, I've realized that almost everything Marcus Aurelius discusses in the book relates to one of the four virtues or a combination of them, applied to everyday life.
I would say that’s not entirely right. There’s more to Stoicism than the virtues, though they are important
Thank you, Sir Greg, for all these free resources, particularly the Stoicism.
As an Indian engineering student, these concepts help me a lot to diversify my understanding of philosophy, and particularly the Stoicism.
I hope you keep making them. Fate willing!
I'm going to make these sessions a regular thing
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and everyone who humbles himself will be exalted.
So much learn & so little time!
I’m going through your videos & then heading back into them as I learn more/ask additional questions-thank you for your work!!
You're very welcome!
Well done Sir Greg! You sustain your enthusiasm for teaching so well over the years. You explain Stoic complexity with scholastic rigor as usual, moderating summaries of historic and modern popular assumptions. - Drogo
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is very informative. Looking forward to the next video in the series.
Thank you!
Glad to read it!
Thank you. This is really helpful. I'm fully immersed in Stoicism now. This just adds to my burgeoning knowledge.
Glad it's helpful for you
Thank you for this. I have just started my journey reading this philosophy and would not have realized how broad and rich the four virtues are (the "buckets" analogy is very helpful). I'd also never have thought Cicero was so essential for understanding this stuff.
I'm new to your channel, and what a wonderful output. You have such a generosity of spirit to put all this educational content out for free.
Glad you enjoyed it. I think we can probably do sessions going forward on each of the four virtues individually - there's so much there!
Thanks Dr. Sadler.
You're welcome!
Wow very insightful! Can't wait to watch the next video, and I'll have to listen to this one again! Thank you for your time
You're very welcome. Next one is coming up this Sunday
Thanks for the lecture! I'm really enjoying this series.
You're welcome!
Great Video!
Thanks!
Absolutely fascinating! 🖖🏻
Thanks
@@GregoryBSadler You are most welcome!
Insightful!
Thanks!
I've been looking to understand the stoic virtue of justice, and you're recommendations of readings looks really promising.
It's my understanding that:
1. Eudaimonia is achieved through good character
2. Good character is achieved via the virtues (including justice)
3. 'Just' actions are actions that are virtuous
4. Virtuous actions are actions that is good of character
5. Good character is achieved via the virtues... (circular from point 3)
I'm likely missing a something (probably many things here)
I'm trying to understand what it is to be 'Just' from a stoic perspective.
Yes, you shouldn't try to weigh in about this, if you're confused, before you spend some time with those texts
You're also going to want to rewatch and pay close attention to the breakdown of the virtue of justice into sub-virtues
I guess that πρᾳότης is also a vIrtue in the stoic sytem. Marcus Aurelius mention it several times in his meditations: VII, 63, 2 (praos)
XI, 18, 21 (praon)
VI, 26, 1 (praôs)
IX, 3, 6 (praôs)
XI, 18, 16 (praôs)
IX, 42, 5 (praotês)
XI, 9, 1 (praotês)
Epictetus D. 2.22.36 (πρᾷος, α, ον)
Yes. This is the basics
@@GregoryBSadler I though you said the contrary at 11:00 onwards
I'm saying it's not a standalone virtue, as it is in Aristotle
Greg, another great video. This format really sits well
with me. I think this format would be a beneficial series to fellow learners/practitioners .
Thanks again
You're very welcome! We have the second stream in this series coming up today!
I love James
Which one?
17:00 virtues
18:38 sub virtues
Okay! I need to re-read some Cicero.
Always worth it
Is there a book recommendation where someone has dived deeply into the virtues and sub virtues? Comparing all the stoics and non stoics on the subject?
Yes. A books recommendation. Reading the original sources for the Stoics and other schools
@GregoryBSadler Ok Gregory. I'll have to re-read them with the virtues specificly in mind and take note of them. I'm surprised that there is so little written about breaking down the virtues and giving modern examples seeing how virtue was such a huge goal of stoicism
@@dillanhill4439 There's plenty written about the virtues in modern works. There just isn't the kind of specific study you're asking about, as far as I know
@GregoryBSadler Ahh ok. Thanks for your reply and thoughts on the matter
They have recklessness and rashness that they’re trying to pass off as courage.
Who is "they"?
rip my life reading hegel
No idea what that's supposed to mean.