Stoicism is actually making a bit of a comeback. It's been a part of cognitive-behavioral therapy for a while. Yes, you actually can stop being triggered if you want to be...
I think the Amazon's popular with men because it's a woman who likes guy stuff--look at the immense popularity of 'gamer girls'. And...maybe a femdom fantasy too.
Ironically in the modern era with most status achievements now not being tied to physical strength you can have much more realistic Amazons--a successful female entrepreneur or Nobel laureate is, effectively an 'amazon' in having excelled in a traditionally-male field.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm a big fan of Stoicism and think it can do a lot for people individually, especially in a society that teaches emotion over reason. Ryan Holiday has been brilliant with resurrecting the philosophy and bringing it into the mainstream.
I agree with you about the Amazons. Because of their marginal status they were shrouded in mystery, which excited the Ancient Greeks whose female counterparts were highly domesticated. There's a reason why Greek men painted Amazon women on so many of their vases. I think they revered them a lot more than history has let on so far. I follow the developments happening right now due to technological advancements with bone density. It has unearthed a treasure trove of (women's) history.
Though they've been shrouded in mystery and mythology for a long time, 'Amazons' were a lot more prevalent than we've been lead to believe. That's a great point, modern day Amazons take many forms, especially now that so much work is mental versus physical.
Great omnibus review, Rebecca! Taken together these books seem to embody the ideal of the strong, independent woman who takes ideas seriously. Sounds like someone I know!
Stoicism is actually making a bit of a comeback. It's been a part of cognitive-behavioral therapy for a while. Yes, you actually can stop being triggered if you want to be...
I think the Amazon's popular with men because it's a woman who likes guy stuff--look at the immense popularity of 'gamer girls'. And...maybe a femdom fantasy too.
Ironically in the modern era with most status achievements now not being tied to physical strength you can have much more realistic Amazons--a successful female entrepreneur or Nobel laureate is, effectively an 'amazon' in having excelled in a traditionally-male field.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm a big fan of Stoicism and think it can do a lot for people individually, especially in a society that teaches emotion over reason. Ryan Holiday has been brilliant with resurrecting the philosophy and bringing it into the mainstream.
I agree with you about the Amazons. Because of their marginal status they were shrouded in mystery, which excited the Ancient Greeks whose female counterparts were highly domesticated. There's a reason why Greek men painted Amazon women on so many of their vases. I think they revered them a lot more than history has let on so far. I follow the developments happening right now due to technological advancements with bone density. It has unearthed a treasure trove of (women's) history.
Though they've been shrouded in mystery and mythology for a long time, 'Amazons' were a lot more prevalent than we've been lead to believe. That's a great point, modern day Amazons take many forms, especially now that so much work is mental versus physical.
Thanks for these! I've had my eye on Chaos, but I will now add "Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy" to my list as well.
Thank you so much for reading! Enjoy “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy.” It’s a good one!
Fabulous list! Now I have to read the book about the Amazons, and Lewis' book! I loved 'Chaos.' What a read, and a terrifying one at that. Nice work!
Thank you so much for reading! And for your recommendations over the years! <3
Great omnibus review, Rebecca! Taken together these books seem to embody the ideal of the strong, independent woman who takes ideas seriously. Sounds like someone I know!
Thank you so much for reading Kurt! And I greatly appreciate your kind words—an astute observation! 😜❤️