Does Stoicism encourage passivity in the face of injustice?
Stoicism is often praised as a practical philosophy for modern life, but I've noticed that its core advice—focus only on what you can control—can become a rationalization for passivity. When I see people applying it to avoid engaging with systemic issues like climate change or workplace injustice, I wonder if they're mistaking detachment for wisdom. Isn't there a fine line between accepting what you can't change and not even trying to change what you could, if you pushed harder? I've caught myself using Stoic phrases to justify inaction, and it made me question whether the philosophy truly leads to virtue or just comfort.