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German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer; his essays “Wisdom of Life” and “Counsels and Maxims,” although not explicitly Stoical, have a distinctly Stoical tone.
William B. Irvine • A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
Moral Man and Immoral Society: A Study in Ethics and Politics (Arkosh Politics)
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The psychologist James Marcia argues that there are four levels of identity creation. The healthiest people have arrived at what he calls “identity achievement.” They’ve explored different identities, told different stories about themselves, and finally settled on a heroic identity that works.
David Brooks • How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

When we talk about justice today, we almost always find ourselves talking about rights we believe are entrenched in nature and have been enshrined in our founding documents. This language reflects a liberal conception of human action and interaction, casting us as rational agents who reach agreements with one another through calculation and
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