The Promises and Pitfalls of Stoicism – Prof. Christopher Frey
Published: April 1, 2026
Duration: 45:07
Prof. Christopher Frey argues that Stoicism offers real insights about freedom and detachment from externals, but its ideal of self-sufficient serenity risks flattening human emotion, moral life, and the need for grace.
This lecture was given on November 7th, 2024, at United States Military Academy.
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About the Speakers:
Christopher Frey is currently the McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at The University of Tulsa. Prof. Frey works primarily in Ancient...