The real appeal of stoicism is that it’s the philosophical equivalent to Fuck You Money
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The problem that’s being solved — either by stoicism or by Fuck You Money — is not unhappiness. It’s vulnerability to coercion. And based on how many people with FYM advocate stoicism, I’m willing to bet it’s the more effective of the two
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I’d argue that resistance is a necessary but not sufficient condition for happiness. You still need to figure out & pursue the things you like/find meaningful, which can be a tricky additional step if most of your activities have been coerced in the past
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