On Stoic Compassion for Those Who Stumble (Aurelius – Meditations 6:27; 7:22,26)

Synopsis: HAPPY MARCUS AURELIUS DAY! Oh, what’s that? You didn’t KNOW that March 8th in the year 161 is the day that Marcus Aurelius became emperor? No worries – neither did I! In honor of this day we’ll be taking a brief break from Seneca’s letters to examine a topic through the lenses of Marcus Aurelius, Richard Mitchell, and Rabbi Moskowitz. We’ve touched upon this topic before, but I have a feeling that this is one that could use some review.
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Sources:
- Marcus Aurelius: Meditations 6:27; 7:22,26
- Richard Mitchell, The Gift of Fire (Introduction)
- Rambam – Moreh ha’Nevuchim 3:11
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Stoic texts:
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Letters from a Stoic Master (Seneca)
The Discourses of Epictetus
The Enchiridion (Handbook) of Epictetus
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