wisdom
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Letter 37 is about commitment to the betterment of oneself. In this letter, Seneca’s belief that humans are innately flawed and enslaved by themselves is evident. He believes the way to escape this is through intentionally deciding to pursue wisdom, and using philosophy as a crutch to reach it. Inversely, if one doesn’t pursue becoming…
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Stoicism can be boiled down into 4 key virtues, representative of the whole philosophy. When put into practice with intent and reason, one inevitably sees improvement in their character and life. #1: Courage Courage is the building block for the rest of these virtues. If you lack courage, if you don’t stand steadfast in your…
Jack Driscoll 