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maycon.a.i. That's m-a-i-c-on-a-i. Today we're going to talk about abortion. More precisely,

we're going to talk about how to frame abortion as a stoic. This episode is likely going to be a little

bit uncomfortable for everyone, myself included, of course, as I'm the one who stands probably

deluxe the most by even discussing such a hot topic. But that is the point. This subject is a severe

test of our willingness to be stoic and hold on to our stoic values.

No matter who we are, abortion is a subject of strong feeling,

and a stoic must be able to discuss emotionally charged matters with reason and composure.

So, welcome back, Procopton.

I'm glad you're here. Let's begin.

Music back, Procopton. I'm glad you're here. Let's begin. The Stoics believed that we should live in accordance with nature, which means acting in ways

that support natural flourishing. Because of this, abortion, the elective termination of a

known pregnancy, would carry a very high burden of rational justification. A simple defense

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