DiscoverPhilosophy For Our TimesThe forgotten values of a stoic life | Stoicism Series PART 4 | Nancy Sherman
The forgotten values of a stoic life | Stoicism Series PART 4 | Nancy Sherman

The forgotten values of a stoic life | Stoicism Series PART 4 | Nancy Sherman

Update: 2025-01-17
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Stoicism reimagined

With the modern revival of stoic philosophy, plenty of ancient wisdom has returned to the modern world - but what ideas have we consigned to history?

These days, we think of stoicism as a philosophy that preaches a fearless self-reliance and detachment from the challenges of the world. However, distinguished philosopher Nancy Sherman argues that this is an incomplete understanding of Stoicism, and that the modern Stoic must also focus on cultivating strong relationships in the outside world.

Nancy Sherman is professor of philosophy at Georgetown University, having previously taught at Yale University, John Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland. Nancy was also the inaugural Distinguished Chair in Ethics at the United States Naval Academy, and she has written six books, including; "Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons For Modern Resilience", "Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy Behind the Military Mind", and "Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers".

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The forgotten values of a stoic life | Stoicism Series PART 4 | Nancy Sherman

The forgotten values of a stoic life | Stoicism Series PART 4 | Nancy Sherman