58 Oscar Wilde and a Stoic Woman's Sacrifice| Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society - Women's intellectual history

Oscar Wilde and a Stoic Woman's Sacrifice Oscar Wilde once wrote that 'the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it' — but what happens when a woman chooses restraint instead? In this episode of The Female Stoic, we explore the tension between Wilde's glittering, indulgent philosophy of aestheticism and the quiet, disciplined power of Stoic sacrifice. Through the lens of Wilde's own tragic downfall and the timeless wisdom of Stoic thinkers like Epictetus and Seneca, we ask: what does a woman gain when she gives something up? Is sacrifice weakness — or is it the ultimate act of self-command? We'll unpack how Wilde's wit and hedonism serve as a foil for Stoic virtue, examining real stories of women who chose duty, discipline, and inner peace over fleeting pleasure. Expect sharp historical insight, practical Stoic takeaways, and a fresh feminist lens on ancient philosophy. Perfect for anyone building resilience, navigating hard choices, or looking to live with more intention. 🎧 New episode of The Female Stoic — subscribe now. #StoicWoman #FemaleStoic #OscarWilde #Stoicism #StoicPhilosophy #WomenInPhilosophy #SelfDiscipline #InnerStrength #AncientWisdom #ModernStoicism #PhilosophyPodcast #Resilience #Sacrifice #StoicMindset #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #ClassicalPhilosophy #Virtue #StoicLife #PodcastRecommendation Stephanie Poppins, The female stoic podcast, Author S D HUDSON Women and Stoicism. IMPORTANT: My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudson). I own the rights to this performance. I do not give permission for my voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. I do not give permission for my public persona to be manipulated/associated with anything other than the performances I post. The Female Stoic Podcast theme Music by Jean-Miles Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books Ltd Voice on this audiobook is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark. All rights reserved ©neworldbooks