@sophisteuein Away from definitions, popular Stoicism/Epicureanism as 'a system of life hacks' has helped some people through difficult stages in their lives.

@sophisteuein @bibliolater One difference, I think, is the Epicureans shunned getting involved in public service while the Stoics saw it as an obligation.

@skr @bibliolater Yes, but does today's Stoicism-as-life-hacks recommend political engagement?

@bibliolater @sophisteuein I think we are called to do what we can. The minimum: We can all vote. We can all let our elected officials know our positions on issues important to us.