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Who Was The Tough One? | Role Models

2025/6/3
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Ryan Holiday: 我认为我们常常只关注历史人物(如马库斯·奥勒留)所面临的挑战,而忽略了他们身边女性所承受的压力和痛苦。例如,马库斯·奥勒留的妻子福斯蒂娜,她不仅要照顾生病的丈夫,还要面对各种谣言和政治动荡,这些都是我们容易忽视的。同样,塞内卡的妻子在丈夫被处决后,生活也充满了恐惧。我们应该重新审视这些女性在历史中的角色,她们的坚韧和勇气同样值得我们尊敬。我希望大家能够认识到,真正的斯多葛主义可能体现在这些默默承受一切的女性身上,她们在不公正和困境中展现出的力量,才是最令人钦佩的。 Ryan Holiday: 我认为我们应该从更广阔的角度看待“英雄”的定义。历史上的伟人固然值得敬佩,但我们不应忘记那些在他们背后默默支持、承受巨大压力的女性。她们可能没有留下辉煌的功绩,但她们的坚韧、忠诚和牺牲精神,同样是值得我们学习的。我们应该更加关注她们的故事,理解她们的处境,从而更全面地认识历史。我希望通过今天的讨论,能够引发大家对这一问题的思考,让我们在学习斯多葛主义的同时,也能更加关注那些被忽视的英雄。

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This chapter compares the hardships faced by Marcus Aurelius and his wife, Faustina, prompting a discussion on who demonstrated greater resilience and Stoic virtue. It highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by women in ancient Rome.
  • Compares the trials of Marcus Aurelius (floods, famine, plague, war, health issues, loss of children) with those of his wife Faustina (childbirth, husband's absence, health crises, rumors).
  • Questions traditional narratives of Stoicism, highlighting the unseen struggles of women.
  • Prompts reflection on who exhibited greater strength and Stoic resilience.

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There is no mention of what became of the Stoics' wives. We don’t talk about the slights and the condescension they would have put up with as the ‘weaker sex.’ 

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