Refuting bodily or psychological instances of non-quiet virtue does not defeat the claim that quietness constitutes the formal essence of sōphrosynē at the level of character disposition.
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In this context, a calm, peaceful, or undisturbed state of mind—the absence of inner conflict or restlessness.
sōphrosynē(as the main concept being discussed)
An ancient Greek virtue often translated as 'temperance' or 'self-control'—the ability to act wisely and moderately, keeping your desires and emotions in check.