Prosochē (προσοχή)

prosochē • pro-so-KAY
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Meaning

The practice of attention; mindfulness of one’s thoughts and actions.

In practice: Continuous self-monitoring and vigilance.

Examples & notes

  • Prosochē is the fundamental attitude of the practicing Stoic.
  • Without prosochē, one falls back into habitual and irrational reactions.

Seen in

Epictetus Marcus Aurelius

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