Philosophy as Spiritual Exercises: The Greco-Roman Tradition
In the Greco-Roman tradition, philosophy wasn’t just theory—it was a practical journey. Pierre Hadot, in “Philosophy as a Way of Life,” describes it as a series of spiritual exercises. These encompass: Learning How to Live “Everywhere and at all times, it is up to you to rejoice piously at what is occurring at the present moment, to conduct yourself with justice towards the people who are present here and now.” - Marcus Aurelius ...