Is Stoicism Too Cold and Logical?

Donald Robertson Weighs In

I often hear a common critique of Stoicism—that it's too rational, too cold, too detached from human emotion. Some argue that by prioritizing logic and reason, Stoics ignore the importance of intuition, gut feelings, and emotional wisdom.

So, I asked

Donald J. Robertson

—a world-leading expert on Stoicism and cognitive therapy—to respond.

Here’s what we covered:

✅ Does Stoicism reject intuition, or does it incorporate it differently?
✅ What did Socrates believe about intuition, and how does it relate to Stoicism?
✅ Are emotions always misleading, or can they sometimes guide us?
✅ How do cognitive biases—especially in anxiety and depression—affect intuition?
✅ Is Stoicism too extreme in its focus on rationality?

This was an eye-opening discussion that might just change the way you think about Stoicism.

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💬 What Do You Think?
Does Stoicism lean too much on logic, or does it strike the right balance? Have you ever followed your intuition and regretted it—or did it lead you to a great decision?

Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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