Control and Acceptance
A recurring theme in Sugrue's takeaways might be Marcus's focus on differentiating between what we can control and what we cannot, urging an acceptance of fate and external events while taking responsibility for our own actions, emotions, and judgments.
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Dr. Michael Sugrue, a noted professor of history and philosophy, has shared his insights on Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism in several lectures and presentations. I summarize the key takeaways of Dr. Sugrue's analysis of Marcus Aurelius
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