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Stoicism is the pursuit of Virtue (Aretê), which was defined by the Ancient Greeks as "the knowledge of how to live excellently," Stoicism is a holistic life philosophy meant to guide us towards the attainment of this knowledge through the development of our character. While many other Stoicism podcasts focus on explaining Ancient Stoicism in an academic or historical context, Practical Stoicism strives to port the ancient wisdom of this 2300-plus-year-old Greek Philosophy into contemporary times to provide practical advice for living today, not two millennia ago. Join American philosopher of Stoicism Tanner Campbell, every Monday and Friday, for new episodes.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Stoic philosophy • Moral virtue • Marcus Aurelius' Meditations • Personal growth • Rational thinking • Emotional resilience • Virtuous living • Practical advice • Life challenges • Self-improvement"Practical Stoicism," hosted by American philosopher Tanner Campbell, provides a contemporary exploration of Stoic philosophy rooted in ancient wisdom. The podcast aims to bring the teachings of Stoicism into modern life, offering practical guidance to listeners.
Episodes frequently reference Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations," examining various philosophical reflections and providing practical advice for living virtuously. Themes such as the acceptance of fate, the understanding and management of emotions, the importance of context in moral judgment, and the pursuit of virtue recur throughout the discussions. Campbell delves into philosophical concepts like the Stoic dichotomy of control, the understanding of virtues and indifferents, and the cultivation of a rational mind. The podcast emphasizes personal responsibility, urging listeners to focus on what they can control and to strive for personal growth in alignment with Stoic principles.
Episodes also address common queries and concerns from listeners, offering insights into handling life’s challenges through a Stoic lens. Topics covered include dealing with the fear of death, the impact of environment on moral progress, and the importance of living purposefully. Campbell explores contemporary issues such as health, societal pressures, and identity, connecting them with Stoic thought and encouraging introspection and rational living.
In addition to philosophical discussion, the podcast provides reflections on practical applications, suggesting ways to incorporate Stoicism into daily actions and choices. This podcast serves as both an educational resource and a practical guide for those interested in using Stoic principles to navigate modern life's complexities.
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Figs, Fate, and When to Quit (Meditations 4.6)2025-Jun-24 22 minutes |
Fear of Death? Listen to This (Meditations 4.5)2025-Jun-19 27 minutes |
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Is Rape a Stoic Indifferent? 2025-Jun-10 25 minutes |
Even after years of practice, I still fail2025-Jun-04 33 minutes |
Are We All Part of One Law? (Meditations 4.4)2025-May-27 26 minutes |
Why "Retreating Into Yourself" Isn't Always Practical (Meditations 4.3)2025-May-20 19 minutes |
Are You Living Purposefully? (Meditations 4.2)2025-May-13 18 minutes |
Your Daemon, Divine Reason, and the Fire Within (Meditations 4.1)2025-May-06 24 minutes |
You Might Suck, But You Don't Have To (Meditation 3.16)2025-Apr-29 20 minutes |
Stoic Role Ethics and The Limits of Health Worship2025-Apr-22 29 minutes |
Context is Everything (Meditations 3.15)2025-Apr-15 27 minutes |
When Rest & Relaxation Become Vice (Mediation 3.14)2025-Apr-08 13 minutes |
Are You Ready to Act Justly? (Meditations 3.13)2025-Apr-01 13 minutes |
Is Inner Peace the Goal of Stoicism? (Meditation 3.12)2025-Mar-25 17 minutes |
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Feed Drop: We spend 98% of what we make—Where is it all going 2025-Mar-18 18 minutes |
Understanding Impressions in Stoicism (Meditations 3.11)2025-Mar-18 32 minutes |
The Illusion of Free Will? (Meditations 3.10)2025-Mar-11 23 minutes |
How Environment Shapes Moral Progress (Meditation 3.9)2025-Mar-04 29 minutes |
What is Stoicism, really?2025-Feb-25 21 minutes |
Why Stoicism Teaches Us to Be Prepared for Death (Meditations 3.8)2025-Feb-18 20 minutes |
The Commitment To A Moral Life (Meditations 3.7)2025-Feb-11 18 minutes |
Stoicism Isn’t Toxic, But Misunderstanding It Can Be (Meditations 3.6)2025-Feb-04 20 minutes |
A Stoic’s Guide to Action (Meditations 3.5)2025-Jan-28 11 minutes |
Are Humans Naturally Selfish? A Stoic Exploration2025-Jan-21 14 minutes |
Choosing Your Counsel and Thoughts Wisely (Meditations 3.4)2025-Jan-14 19 minutes |
Death and the Choice to Live Wisely (Meditations 3.3)2025-Jan-07 17 minutes |
The Beauty on Nature's Processes (Meditations 3.2)2024-Dec-24 10 minutes |
Why the Stoics Urge Us to Act Before Time and Reason Fade (Meditations 3.1)2024-Dec-17 18 minutes |
Why Philosophy Is the Only True Guide Through Life (Meditations 2.17)2024-Dec-10 23 minutes |
Five Ways to Damage the Soul (Meditations 2.16)2024-Dec-02 26 minutes |
How Perception Shapes Reality: Stoic Insights on Framing Indifferents (Meditations 2.15)2024-Nov-26 15 minutes |
How Stoicism Frames Life, Death, and the Importance of Living Well (Meditations 2.14)2024-Nov-18 19 minutes |
Why Ignorance of Nature’s Law Is Life’s Greatest Tragedy (Meditations 2.13)2024-Nov-13 22 minutes |
Accepting Mortality: Marcus Aurelius on the Purpose of Death (Meditations 2.12)2024-Nov-05 16 minutes |
Living Without Fear: Lessons on Death & Purpose (Meditations 2.11)2024-Oct-28 26 minutes |
Habituation and the Practice of Stoic Virtue (Meditations 2.10)2024-Oct-21 21 minutes |
Embracing The Logic Of The Cosmos (Meditations 2.9)2024-Oct-15 12 minutes |
Mind the business of your own mind (Meditations 2.8)2024-Oct-07 9 minutes |
Are you focused on something useful? (Meditations 2.7)2024-Sep-29 12 minutes |
Making morally just decisions (Meditations 2.6)2024-Sep-23 27 minutes |
Act with precision, dignity, and love (Meditations 2.5)2024-Sep-16 20 minutes |
How many second chances have you already wasted? (Meditations 2.4)2024-Sep-09 27 minutes |
Change is not our enemy (Meditations 2.3)2024-Sep-02 26 minutes |
Start paying attention, or else (Meditations 2.2)2024-Aug-26 31 minutes |
Viewing others with compassion (Meditations 2.1)2024-Aug-20 29 minutes |
The Reboot2024-Aug-13 24 minutes |
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The Trailer [Updated August 2024] 2024-Aug-13 6 minutes |
The Cardinal Identity Of All Stoics2024-Jul-30 16 minutes |
Is It UnStoic To Be Unhealthy?2024-Jul-09 12 minutes |
Overcoming Student Pressures In The Philippines2024-Jul-02 20 minutes |
The Self Does Not Exist2024-Jun-25 20 minutes |
Fate Is Not Yet Written2024-Jun-18 17 minutes |
Stoicism Isn't About Equality2024-Jun-11 22 minutes |
The Stoics Were Environmentalists (Of A Kind)2024-Jun-04 22 minutes |
Stoicism Is Not Compatible With Your Religion2024-May-28 21 minutes |
Celebrating The Positive Without Ignoring The Mournful2024-May-21 14 minutes |
Without The Sage Is Stoicism Broken?2024-May-14 14 minutes |
Stoicism And The Job Hunt2024-May-07 31 minutes |
Paternity Break Announcement (And Baby Name Reveal)2024-Apr-18 4 minutes |
The First Philosophers2024-Apr-08 28 minutes |
Improving Your Self-Esteem The Stoic Way [Edited]2024-Apr-05 24 minutes |
Living And Thinking Minimally As A Stoic Who Values Simplicity2024-Apr-02 24 minutes |
Guest Episode: Everything Everywhere Daily (The Current Roman Emperor)2024-Apr-01 8 minutes |
Breaking Bad Habits And Habituating Good Ones2024-Mar-29 26 minutes |
Understanding Purpose And Meaning Through Stoic Philosophy2024-Mar-26 23 minutes |
An Hour With A. A. Long2024-Mar-22 65 minutes |
Choosing Not To Be Angry With Others2024-Mar-18 18 minutes |
Stoic Strategies For Dealing With Procrastination2024-Mar-15 23 minutes |
Dealing With Our Heartbreak Stoically2024-Mar-11 21 minutes |
Are Personality Types Helpful To Stoics?2024-Mar-08 13 minutes |
Virtue Is Its Own Reward2024-Mar-04 13 minutes |
3 Steps To Forgiving Others2024-Mar-01 22 minutes |
The Balance Between Being Just And Being Nice2024-Feb-26 17 minutes |
Philosophy Is More Than Just Stoicism And Not Just For The Grown-Ups2024-Feb-23 52 minutes |
Pain & Death: Are These Natural To Fear?2024-Feb-19 26 minutes |
5 Steps To Becoming Good2024-Feb-16 26 minutes |
Stoics Might Not Really Exist, But Prokoptôn Must2024-Feb-12 20 minutes |
Dealing with Anger and Rage Through Physical Sport (with Michael Tremblay)2024-Feb-09 56 minutes |
Stoicism in Practice (February '24)2024-Feb-05 30 minutes |
The Biographing of Marcus Aurelius (with Donald Robertson)2024-Feb-02 44 minutes |
Should Women Study Philosophy?2024-Jan-29 21 minutes |
Turning Regret Into Stoic Growth2024-Jan-26 24 minutes |
Sensual Pleasure2024-Jan-22 14 minutes |
Virtue And Choices In Everyday Stoicism2024-Jan-19 32 minutes |
The Everywhere Soul2024-Jan-15 27 minutes |
Beyond The Individual with Will Johncock2024-Jan-12 58 minutes |
How To Choose Our Concerns2024-Jan-08 25 minutes |
On Being Oikeiôtic with Prof. William Stephens2024-Jan-05 64 minutes |
Oikeiôsis: The Stoic Opposite of Selfishness2024-Jan-01 31 minutes |
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Ego: The Stoic Perspective (Part 2) 2023-Dec-20 20 minutes |
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Ego: The Stoic Perspective (Part 1) 2023-Dec-18 13 minutes |
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Understanding the Daimon: Stoicism's Spiritual Compass 2023-Dec-11 17 minutes |
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Stoic Compatibilism with Prof. Christopher Gill 2023-Dec-08 44 minutes |
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From Complaints to Stoic Wisdom 2023-Dec-06 14 minutes |
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Keeping Stoic Focus When Angry 2023-Dec-04 13 minutes |
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Beyond Circumstances: Embracing Choice in Stoic Philosophy 2023-Nov-29 14 minutes |
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Character And Action In The Face Of Wrongdoing 2023-Nov-28 9 minutes |
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Free Will Part Deux 2023-Nov-24 73 minutes |
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Free Will: Stop Denying It 2023-Nov-22 23 minutes |
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3 Things To Remember Daily 2023-Nov-20 13 minutes |
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Wish To Happen What Happens 2023-Nov-17 13 minutes |
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Future To Past, Quick As A Flash 2023-Nov-15 15 minutes |
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I'm Banning The Dichotomy Of Control 2023-Nov-13 14 minutes |
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The Difference Between Wrong and Bad 2023-Nov-10 16 minutes |
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The Prokoptôn's Progress 2023-Nov-08 13 minutes |
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Virtuous Cities? 2023-Nov-06 14 minutes |
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If You Ought, You Kant 2023-Nov-03 62 minutes |
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Redefining Pride 2023-Nov-01 11 minutes |
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Vicious Halloween Costume 2023-Oct-30 14 minutes |
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Heroism Is An Indifferent 2023-Oct-27 17 minutes |
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Death And Blame 2023-Oct-25 14 minutes |
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SCIDA, Scooby, and Shrooms 2023-Oct-23 12 minutes |
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Why Is Virtue The Only Good? 2023-Oct-20 11 minutes |
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The Obstacle Isn't The Way 2023-Oct-18 13 minutes |
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Can't Touch This (Hegemonikon) 2023-Oct-16 12 minutes |
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Why Aren't More People Wise? 2023-Oct-12 14 minutes |
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The Impossible Is Vicious 2023-Oct-05 14 minutes |
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Bathe Like A Stoic 2023-Sep-27 8 minutes |
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On The Corporeality of Virtue 2023-Sep-26 15 minutes |
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Can Honest Stoics Be Cruel? 2023-Sep-25 12 minutes |
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Find Stoic Philosophy Before Trauma Finds You 2023-Sep-20 10 minutes |
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On Obedience to the Universal Will 2023-Sep-19 16 minutes |
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What Is A Man's? 2023-Sep-18 10 minutes |
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Remove Aversion From All Things 2023-Sep-13 10 minutes |
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On Noble Aspirations 2023-Sep-12 10 minutes |
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This Is A Serious Philosophy And Podcast 2023-Sep-11 12 minutes |
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Introducing Epictetus 2023-Sep-06 19 minutes |
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Learning How To Say No 2023-Sep-05 18 minutes |
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A Formal & Material Substance 2023-Sep-04 10 minutes |
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Would The Ancient Stoics Have Been Against The Mistreatment Of Animals? 2023-Aug-28 16 minutes |
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The Blush of Modesty 2023-Aug-22 16 minutes |
You Cannot Sh!t In A Book2023-Aug-21 11 minutes |
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Ratios and Virtue with David Fideler 2023-Aug-18 51 minutes |
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On Brawn And Brains 2023-Aug-15 19 minutes |
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How Are You Using Your Soul? 2023-Aug-14 8 minutes |
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Is Business The Enemy? 2023-Aug-08 13 minutes |
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Have You Lifted The Veil? 2023-Aug-07 10 minutes |
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Cold Showers Aren't Actually That Useful 2023-Aug-01 19 minutes |
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Don't Be Disgusted With Yourself 2023-Jul-31 10 minutes |
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Cheese-Eating Books 2023-Jul-25 18 minutes |
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For Nature's Benefit? 2023-Jul-24 13 minutes |
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On Siren Songs 2023-Jul-18 10 minutes |
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Stoic Prayer 2023-Jul-17 11 minutes |
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Thankless Philosophers 2023-Jul-11 22 minutes |
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Grape Vines Remember Nothing 2023-Jul-10 14 minutes |
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In Which I Disagree With Seneca On Love 2023-Jul-04 11 minutes |
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All The Things We Can Bring About 2023-Jul-03 13 minutes |
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Sweat Beats Ointment 2023-Jun-27 20 minutes |
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It's All Nature, Baby 2023-Jun-26 16 minutes |
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On Loving Old Age 2023-Jun-06 14 minutes |
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Marcus Isn't A Great Teacher 2023-Jun-05 13 minutes |
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Fellow Patients (The Importance of Prokoptôn Friends) 2023-May-30 15 minutes |
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Reject Disturbing Thoughts (3 Suggestions) 2023-May-29 12 minutes |
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Being Warm Is Lame. Wake Up! 2023-May-22 13 minutes |
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Pleasure and Joy 2023-May-16 15 minutes |
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The Gods Did It All 2023-May-15 12 minutes |
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Short But Good, Long But Bad 2023-May-09 10 minutes |
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To My Father 2023-May-08 14 minutes |
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Maximal Maximus is Maximum 2023-Apr-24 12 minutes |
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After All This Time Severus? 2023-Apr-17 8 minutes |
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Not Too Much, Not Too Little 2023-Apr-12 9 minutes |
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Be Gracious 2023-Apr-10 9 minutes |
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Someone To Watch Over You 2023-Apr-05 9 minutes |
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Answer Your Texts 2023-Apr-03 9 minutes |
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We Almost Died 2023-Apr-03 4 minutes |
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Seneca Tragicus and Trauma 2023-Mar-28 15 minutes |
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How Are You A Leader? 2023-Mar-27 9 minutes |
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Seneca Will Be Watching You 2023-Mar-21 12 minutes |
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Grammar Nazis Beware! 2023-Mar-20 4 minutes |
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Alone With Bad Men 2023-Mar-14 10 minutes |
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Let's Talk About Sextus, Baby 2023-Mar-13 11 minutes |
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The Seeds Of Good Advice 2023-Mar-07 8 minutes |
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Be The Same Person No Matter What 2023-Mar-06 8 minutes |
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Be Ready And Willing To Die 2023-Feb-28 7 minutes |
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A Rusticus For The Rest Of Us 2023-Feb-27 9 minutes |
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Vapidity vs. Virtue 2023-Feb-21 10 minutes |
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Mamma Aurelius 2023-Feb-20 10 minutes |
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Do You Have Friends? Real Ones? 2023-Feb-14 10 minutes |
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Be Thoughtful And Do Your Own Work 2023-Feb-13 11 minutes |
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The College of Stoic Philosophers with Mitch Leventhal 2023-Feb-08 51 minutes |
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Choose a sanctuary, then stay put 2023-Feb-07 13 minutes |
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An Even Temper, Especially In Conflict 2023-Feb-06 11 minutes |
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Keep It Simple, Baby 2023-Feb-05 8 minutes |
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When Your Death Is Required Of You 2023-Feb-05 5 minutes |
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Don't Let Well-Intentioned People Hold You Back 2023-Feb-04 8 minutes |
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Crashing Waves To The Face 2023-Feb-02 10 minutes |
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What Do I Do With My Life? This! 2023-Feb-02 5 minutes |
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Dying Regret-Free 2023-Feb-01 5 minutes |
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On Saving Time 2023-Jan-24 14 minutes |
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Wake up Sheeple! 2023-Jan-23 10 minutes |
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It's Relationships All The Way Down 2023-Jan-19 15 minutes |
Stoic Journaling with Brittany Polat2023-Jan-18 55 minutes |
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Delighted? Vexed? You Fool! 2023-Jan-17 17 minutes |
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Carpé Momentum? 2023-Jan-16 14 minutes |
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(I Think) Epictetus Was Wrong About Books 2023-Jan-14 12 minutes |
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This One Is Political 2023-Jan-14 13 minutes |
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Not For The Sake Of The Husk 2023-Jan-12 15 minutes |
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The Magical Universe Panda of the Stoics 2023-Jan-10 13 minutes |
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The Only Evil Faculty Is Your Own 2023-Jan-09 12 minutes |
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When Is Violence Appropriate? 2023-Jan-06 12 minutes |
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Spy on the Wise 2023-Jan-03 9 minutes |
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It's All On You 2023-Jan-02 12 minutes |
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The Universal Constant 2022-Dec-30 10 minutes |
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Memory Rethought 2022-Dec-29 8 minutes |
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Amor Paddle 2022-Dec-28 23 minutes |
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Most Are Forgotten Immediately 2022-Dec-27 8 minutes |
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Wasting Our Lives Is Not Our Right 2022-Dec-26 12 minutes |
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Money and Possessions Be Damned 2022-Dec-22 10 minutes |
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Bookless, Breadless, and Threadless 2022-Dec-20 10 minutes |
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Stoic Evangalist 2022-Dec-19 15 minutes |
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Black Characters and Sheepish Dispositions 2022-Dec-17 9 minutes |
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An Orderly Cosmos, or Nah? 2022-Dec-16 10 minutes |
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Hey, Over Here! 2022-Dec-13 15 minutes |
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Used Philosophy Dealership 2022-Dec-12 13 minutes |
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Doing Less, Leaning Uniquely 2022-Dec-10 8 minutes |
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All Outcomes Are Fruit 2022-Dec-09 9 minutes |
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Maintaining Your Faculties and Soothing the Faculty 2022-Dec-06 18 minutes |
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Soul Saturation Point 2022-Dec-05 9 minutes |
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Beauty Is Not Beheld 2022-Dec-03 11 minutes |
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Living Well 2022-Dec-02 16 minutes |
Dare to Care with Sharon Lebell2022-Nov-30 50 minutes |
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Lame Fame 2022-Nov-29 7 minutes |
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Which Sort of Stoic are You? 2022-Nov-28 15 minutes |
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Don't Be Vicious 2022-Nov-26 7 minutes |
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Death Hangs Over Thee 2022-Nov-25 9 minutes |
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Become a God in Ten Days 2022-Nov-24 7 minutes |
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Human Sameness 2022-Nov-21 8 minutes |
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Universal Transmogrification 2022-Nov-19 11 minutes |
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Do You Have Reason? Then Use It. 2022-Nov-18 5 minutes |
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Two Rules To Live By 2022-Nov-17 8 minutes |
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Maintain Objective Sight 2022-Nov-15 5 minutes |
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Love Thy Fate 2022-Nov-14 8 minutes |
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Indifference 2022-Nov-13 7 minutes |
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Bulletproof Self 2022-Nov-12 15 minutes |
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Stoic Masculinity vs. Alpha Male Masculinity 2022-Nov-11 12 minutes |
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Opinions Cause Us Harm 2022-Nov-10 9 minutes |
Stoicism and Psychoanalysis with Donald Robertson2022-Nov-09 71 minutes |
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Be Not An Empty Husk 2022-Nov-08 6 minutes |
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No Shame in Death 2022-Nov-07 7 minutes |
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Stoic or Not, We Are One 2022-Nov-06 6 minutes |
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Change is Eternal 2022-Nov-05 12 minutes |
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Inner and Outer Sanctums 2022-Oct-29 18 minutes |
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Your Pavilion of Virtue 2022-Oct-22 12 minutes |
Death, Dying, and Seneca with James Romm2022-Oct-19 45 minutes |
Wisdom is Wisdom, No Matter How Old2022-Oct-15 11 minutes |
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Good Humans Accept So They Can Help 2022-Oct-08 9 minutes |
Your Mind's Eye Adds Color2022-Oct-01 9 minutes |
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Throw Away Your Books 2022-Sep-24 9 minutes |
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Your Philosophical Tackle Box 2022-Sep-17 14 minutes |
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The Task At Hand 2022-Sep-10 9 minutes |
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Clean Your Windows 2022-Sep-03 11 minutes |
A Mote of Dust2022-Aug-28 12 minutes |
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Are You Still Paying Attention? 2022-Aug-20 7 minutes |
Strive For The Ideal, Don't Expect It2022-Aug-13 10 minutes |
Be Consistent In Who You Are2022-Aug-06 12 minutes |
Don't Make Room For Anything Else2022-Jul-30 13 minutes |
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How To Act 2022-Jul-23 15 minutes |
Listen To Some, But Not Most2022-Jul-16 11 minutes |
Death Is Either An Eternal Rest Or A Familiar New World2022-Jul-09 7 minutes |
Even Inadvertence is Beautiful2022-Jul-02 6 minutes |
Our Minds May Fail us2022-Jun-25 6 minutes |
Summarizing Human Life2022-May-14 8 minutes |
Don't degrade yourself by not having a purpose2022-May-09 13 minutes |
Ascending to Untrue Impressions2022-Apr-30 6 minutes |
The Present Moment2022-Apr-16 10 minutes |
The wretchedness of gossip and busybodies2022-Apr-09 9 minutes |
Skeletons wear no crowns2022-Apr-02 10 minutes |
We have the tools we need to avoid all permanent harm to our lives2022-Mar-26 14 minutes |
Failure is failure, and it's expected along the path2022-Mar-20 14 minutes |
Do not forget these 5 things2022-Mar-14 7 minutes |
Habituate the practice of minding your mind2022-Mar-05 7 minutes |
Training yourself to pay attention2022-Feb-26 11 minutes |
Respecting yourself is more important than how others perceive you2022-Feb-20 6 minutes |
Deep work is a 2300-year-old stoic principle2022-Feb-12 9 minutes |
You are going to die2022-Feb-06 11 minutes |
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Learn to love that which is natural 2022-Jan-30 7 minutes |
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Keeping your mortality and temporality ever in mind 2022-Jan-22 9 minutes |
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Deal with surly people as if they were yourself 2022-Jan-13 8 minutes |
Coffee Mugs, Loss, and Death2022-Jan-07 8 minutes |