THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA & THE STOIC SOLUTION
THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA & THE STOIC SOLUTION
Author(s): FRISSELL Elizabeth (Liz)Subject(s): Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Ideas Forum International Academic and Scientific Association
Keywords: social media; Stoic Theory & Beliefs; history of stoicism;
Summary/Abstract: In this essay, I have outlined the problem social media influencers pose towards the mentalhealth of Generation Z. I subsequently presented a brief history of the ancient school ofphilosophy known as Stoicism. Finally, I have given a concrete example of how members ofGen Z can utilize the moral theory of the Stoics to not only avoid the negative mental healthimpacts of influencers, but use social media to positively impact their and their peers mentalwell-being.
Journal: International Journal of Theology, Philosophy and Science
- Issue Year: 4/2020
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 80-88
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English