William O. Stephens

– Biography:
– Born in Lafayette, Indiana
– Studied ancient civilizations and Latin in high school
– Obtained undergraduate degree from Earlham College
– Completed graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania
– Received doctorate in Philosophy in 1990

– Vegetarianism:
– Authored influential paper on five arguments for vegetarianism
– Arguments include distributive justice, environmental harm, and health
– Concluded that working toward a meatless diet is virtuous
– Emphasized compassion, humility, and integrity
– Influenced by moral consideration for animals

– Selected Publications:
– Wrote books on Stoic ethics, Marcus Aurelius, and human nature
– Notable works include translations and guides on Stoicism
– Published works on happiness, personhood, and ethics
– Received recognition for contributions to Stoic philosophy
– Frequently interviewed on Stoicism and related topics

– Stoicon Presentations:
– Presented on phobias, terrorism, and Stoic fearlessness in Toronto
– Discussed a Stoic approach to travel and tourism in London
– Engaged with Stoic community in international conferences
– Shared insights on applying Stoic principles in modern contexts
– Contributed to the understanding of Stoicism’s relevance today

– Influence on Vegetarianism:
– Examined moral basis of vegetarianism in academic context
– Explored ethical, environmental, and health-related arguments
– Contributed to the discourse on compassion and dietary choices
– Advocated for virtues like compassion, integrity, and humility
– Acknowledged the impact of dietary choices on personal ethics