Is that compatible with your beliefs?
2006-11-12 04:17:09 · 15 answers · asked by LearningGuy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I mean stoicism the philosophy, and I don't feel the need to label anyone.
I was just asking if any atheists thought stoicism was an interesting philosophy.
2006-11-12 04:23:05 · update #1
I am sure many atheists are stoics, since atheists simply do not believe in God. and stoics believe that virtue and happiness are obtained through destiny and natural law - there is no clash.
Many unknowingly are stoics!!!
2006-11-12 04:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to keep my emotions available for knowing myself. I know Buddhism talks of non-attachment, which in some circles is equated with stoicism, but it also embraces happiness as an outgrowth of practice. Stoics don't particularly embrace happiness.
By the way, any time a philosophy discusses "natural law," watch out for anthropomorphizing a variety of events that have nothing to do with human beings.
2006-11-12 12:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an agnostic. Stoicism is the one of the core of philosophies of agnosticism. Without self-control, fortitude and detachment from distracting emotions, I would never have become a clear thinker. Religion is one of the distractions that prevent people finding peace within themselves.
2006-11-12 12:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by df382 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stoic - of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.
The unmoved by passion part I don't agree with, for then why even wake up in the morning if you weren't passionate about something.
The unmoved by joy or grief part sounds a lot like Zen Buddhism.
And to submit without complaint... just seems to make sense. Why complain about things that are out of your control?
2006-11-12 12:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Chris R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just checked what it is (see Wikipedia), and yes, I don't see why atheists couldn't be Stoics. Actually, it kind of makes me think of bouddhism (although I don't know much about bouddhism either!). But I haven't read everything on details, and the article is not very thorough. I'm not sure I personnally could follow all of their philosphy.
Why?
2006-11-12 12:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Offkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am what I am, an atheist I'm comfortable with it. If you feel the need to put some label on it, go right ahead. It will not change a thing but if it makes you feel good, go for it.
2006-11-12 12:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice, but I'm not as dedicated to philosophy as I should be to be a Stoic! I'd accept bits of it though, if that counts!
2006-11-12 12:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by lady_s_hazy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be embrace aspects of Stoic philosophy and atheism. I for one am not a Stoic.
2006-11-12 12:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by The Chaos Within 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I dont think so, I lean more towards Plato than Aristotle, I feel the mind is the sorce of all knowledge.
2006-11-12 12:22:18 · answer #9 · answered by silentbob_151 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my issues with Stoic philosphy as well.
I will ring your doorbell and run away!!!
2006-11-12 12:21:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋