Chris Fisher on Traditional Stoicism (Episode 33)

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In this episode, Michael and I speak with Chris Fisher. We discuss traditional Stoicism: its religious aspects, the role of the Stoic God, and what modern Stoics miss from the ancient philosophy.

You'll learn what Traditional Stoicism is and why it matters.

https://traditionalstoicism.com/

(01:55) Chris's Background

(09:17) What is Traditional Stoicism?

(19:45) Defending Providence

(29:00) The Stoic God

(40:14) What's the Practical Upshot

(48:50) The Problem of Evil

(57:27) Is Modern Stoicism a Bad Thing?

(01:12:00) What's Missing from Modern Stoic Epistemics?

(01:13:44) Building Habits

(01:18:40) Summing Up

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