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Join Rob Colter and Massimo Pigliucci for a series of engaging conversations, sometimes with special guests, on what it means to practice philosophy as a way of life. New episodes out on the second Friday of every month. Full index at https://philosophyasawayoflife.blog/philosophy-for-life-podcast/Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Practical philosophy as daily life practice • Stoicism (Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca) • virtue ethics, emotions, resilience • relationships: love, marriage, family • politics, leadership, civic duty • translation, modern adaptations • comparisons with Epicureanism, Aristotelianism, Confucianism, Buddhism, existentialismThis podcast features conversational explorations of “philosophy as a way of life,” focusing on how philosophical traditions can be practiced through reflection, habits, and ethical commitments rather than treated only as abstract theory. Hosted by Rob Colter and Massimo Pigliucci, it blends discussions between the hosts with interviews with philosophers, classicists, translators, therapists, and authors who engage both scholarly interpretation and contemporary application.
A major throughline is Stoicism, approached through its key figures and texts (especially Roman and Greek sources) and through modern debates about what Stoicism is—and is not. Recurring topics include virtue ethics, freedom and responsibility, emotions and anger, resilience in adversity, and the idea that philosophical training is something practiced in advance of life’s challenges. The podcast also examines how Stoic ideas bear on relationships and social life, including love, marriage, family, bullying, incarceration, politics, leadership, and environmental concerns, often asking what it means to live well with others and within a wider community.
Alongside Stoicism, the show situates other traditions as living options, including Epicureanism, Aristotelianism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and existentialism, using them to probe themes like authenticity, meaning, happiness, faith, and moral development. The conversations frequently connect ancient texts to modern media and communication—such as translation work, popular writing, graphic storytelling, and social platforms—highlighting the opportunities and risks involved in making philosophy accessible while staying faithful to historical context.
