Oikeiôsis is a philosophical concept from ancient Stoicism that refers to the process of recognizing what is natural and appropriate to oneself and one's role in the world. The term is often translated as "appropriation" or "familiarization," and it encompasses the idea of developing an understanding and attachment to one's own nature, as well as to one’s family, community, and humanity at large. In Stoic thought, oikeiôsis is an essential part of ethical development.
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