<br /> <br /> <br /> The ancient Stoics held that we suffer in life because we value the wrong things and/or have the wrong attitude toward our values. If we want to live the good life, they held, we need to radically change the way we value. Given the growing popularity of Stoicism in the culture today, it’s worth examining what this reorientation to values amounts to, and what it would mean to adopt it. This talk will explore both ancient and modern Stoic approaches to values from the perspective of Objectivism’s radically different view.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Discover the crucial link between the right ideas and happiness. Visit aynrand.org/discover<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Recorded July 4, 2023, at OCON in Miami, Florida.<br />

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Ayn Rand Institute

Stoicism and Objectivism on What (and How) to Value by Aaron Smith

JAN 5, 202461 MIN
Ayn Rand Institute Live!

Stoicism and Objectivism on What (and How) to Value by Aaron Smith

JAN 5, 202461 MIN

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The ancient Stoics held that we suffer in life because we value the wrong things and/or have the wrong attitude toward our values. If we want to live the good life, they held, we need to radically change the way we value. Given the growing popularity of Stoicism in the culture today, it’s worth examining what this reorientation to values amounts to, and what it would mean to adopt it. This talk will explore both ancient and modern Stoic approaches to values from the perspective of Objectivism’s radically different view. Discover the crucial link between the right ideas and happiness. Visit aynrand.org/discover Recorded July 4, 2023, at OCON in Miami, Florida.