Taking a Step Back
It’s time to take a step back from Stoicism and temper it with a bit of Socratic wisdom.
Knowledge, which we are all seeking and what all philosophies have as their ultimate objective, is a journey…
Knowledge is only obtainable in the search for knowledge. Knowing you know nothing is the first step to knowledge. The second step to knowledge is the pursuit. You cannot arrive at the destination using only your mind, you can only arrive at the destination through honest discussion and open deliberation with others. The third step to knowledge is the realization that the destination changes over time.
Stoicism provides tremendous insight into how we should live our lives.
Socraticism is the attempt to define why we are living our lives.