I’ve been thinking about community and oikeiosis a lot lately in terms of public health. Thank you for this summary of what looks like an excellent book.
"We are all made for mutual assistance, as the feet, the hands, and the eyelids, as the rows of the upper and under teeth, from whence it follows that clashing and opposition is perfectly unnatural." (Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, II, 1).
Great point about the "social" aspect of Stoicism, it often gets lost in today's Stoicism.
Thanks Brittany, I started to read Wills book and somehow got sidetracked in the middle although I really liked his take on stoicism. Therefore, your text is highly appreciated and as always precise and inspiring. Thanks again for bringing these important aspect of stoicism to our/my attention. Best wishes Alexander
I’ve been thinking about community and oikeiosis a lot lately in terms of public health. Thank you for this summary of what looks like an excellent book.
"We are all made for mutual assistance, as the feet, the hands, and the eyelids, as the rows of the upper and under teeth, from whence it follows that clashing and opposition is perfectly unnatural." (Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, II, 1).
Great point about the "social" aspect of Stoicism, it often gets lost in today's Stoicism.
Thanks Brittany, I started to read Wills book and somehow got sidetracked in the middle although I really liked his take on stoicism. Therefore, your text is highly appreciated and as always precise and inspiring. Thanks again for bringing these important aspect of stoicism to our/my attention. Best wishes Alexander
Thank you, Brittany, for this comprehensive account. It gave me a lot to think about. Thank you for sharing your insights.