Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
Rich Lowry
Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.
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The Famous Stoic Who Has Trump Derangement Syndrome
The irony of prominent public intellectuals who preach classical Stoicism—a philosophy centered on emotional detachment, reason, and self-control—succumbing to political anti-Trump obsession highlights the depth of modern media dysfunction. Rich breaks down why public figures like Ryan Holiday who advocate for Stoic equanimity regularly abandon their own philosophical tenets to indulge in emotional political grievances. From examining how partisan outrage undermines ancient philosophy to explaining why applying Stoic principles to politics requires objectivity rather than reactionary hostility, Rich dismantles the contradictions of the anti-Trump intellectual class. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!
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