Forum of hellenistic and roman philosophy

An application in time of pandemic of the ancient

Stoics’ social oikeiōsis (affiliation) to other humans

Description et organisation

According to the ancient Stoics, an individual feels affiliation towards his or her own body, and then for other humans in concentric circles of more or less proximity. Care for offspring is natural, equally among animals. Care for those further out calls for our effort, but the Stoics prescribe it. The Stoics encourage each of us to pull the circles of others closer towards ourselves at the centre and provides techniques for doing so. Oikeiōsis will also help social legislators. During a pandemic there is more need than usual for affiliation. Others may, for example, need food, services, or teaching delivered at home.

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Forum of hellenistic and roman philosophy

https://www.forumhellenisticum.com/sorabji

(Text by the organizers)

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