Brian Johnson on Stoic Role Ethics (Episode 126)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

In this Stoa Conversation, Michael Tremblay speaks to Brian Johnson about Stoic roles ethics, methods of teaching, and how martial arts.

The start with the question: does martial arts improve character? What about other forms of physical training?

They then move to Stoic Role Ethics, especially the role ethics of Epictetus.

The Role Ethics of Epictetus

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