From ancient to new Stoicism: VII—Some modest suggestions

The Stoa of Attalos, in the Athenian Agora; notice the Acropolis in the background. Photo by the Author.

Well, it is now my turn! After having examined the ancient versions of Stoic physics (i.e., science), logic, and ethics, as well as three modern attempts to update Stoicism (Becker’s, Stankiewicz’s, and Gambardella’s), this essay is devoted to a series of modest suggestions by yours truly.

Let us begin with a couple of disclaimers. First, this is very much a work in progress, and therefore inco...