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spermbanks t1_j6aiexm wrote

For a man that lived centuries ago, his thoughts and ideas certainly still hold weight in the modern age.

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BrobdingnagLilliput t1_j6bftq1 wrote

Circumstances change, but human nature hasn't changed one iota throughout recorded history.

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CyclopicSerpent t1_j6bg6il wrote

He isn't so much ahead of his time as we have been the same for centuries.

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mythrocks t1_j6d9t6p wrote

Perhaps it is the short form presentation of Aurelius’s ideals that you find off putting. Consider watching this lecture for more context:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Auuk1y4DRgk

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eldartalks t1_j6dqkpl wrote

No chance you talk like that in real life. Do you think we’re in some Ancient Roman tabernacle right now? This is Reddit. A website. You’re likely wearing Adidas and boxers. God damn. Insufferable on here.

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mythrocks t1_j6h2tuf wrote

You are likely to find how I speak insufferable as well. At least, in your current frame of mind.

Whatever it is that caused you to lash out at something so innocuous, I sincerely hope you’re able to put it behind you.

The irony here is that this is over a post about Stoicism. :]

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Blackshirts98 t1_j6dov0e wrote

Having the context of when these rules were written and under what circumstances would surely change your mind. It’s easy for them to seem cheesy in this format

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Blackshirts98 t1_j6driw6 wrote

Well Aurelius himself didn’t even consider himself a philosopher. He viewed himself as a man trying to live virtuously and learn about the world. Many people find comfort in his writings and feel it helps give them purpose. They were written 2000 years ago but many people still relate to them today.

And I’m curious who thinks this makes them deep or complex? I don’t see anyone here lauding that. I also don’t know anything about YouTube “manfluencers” or anything like that but if they are getting people to quit drinking in excess and exercising then I can’t see the harm.

If someone did laugh at peoples liking of Meditations then so be it.

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