Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

The Moral Maze: Who and what is 'toxic'?

Listen to our conversation about coping with "toxic" workplaces on BBC Radio 4

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Donald J. Robertson
Dec 05, 2024
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Yesterday, I appeared as an expert “witness” on the BBC Radio 4 program, Moral Maze, in which we were discussing the concept of “toxic” workplaces and relationships. I appear toward the end of the show for 5-10 min talking about “toxicity” from the perspective of Socrates and the Stoics.

In my view, the term “toxicity” h…

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