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Stoic Mindfulness

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Stoic Mindfulness

The Basic Psychological Practice of Stoicism

Donald J. Robertson
Sep 12, 2019
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Stoic Mindfulness

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The Basic Psychological Practice of Stoicism

Attention (prosochê) is the fundamental Stoic spiritual attitude. It is a continuous vigilance and presence of mind, self-consciousness which never sleeps, and a constant tension of the spirit. Thanks to this attitude, the philosopher is fully aware of what he does at each instant, and he wills his actions ful…

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