Occasional reflections on the wisdom of Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers with Prof. Massimo Pigliucci. Complete index by author and source at https://massimopigliucci.org/stoic-podcast/. (cover art by Marek Škrabák; original music by Ian Jolin-Rasmussen). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 23 hours 40 minutes
episode 22: 25. Practice, practice, practice!
Musonius Rufus says that nobody is born a writer, musician, or athlete. People get there by studying and practicing. The same goes for virtue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 21: 24. Clean up your own thinking
Marcus tells us that it’s too easy and unnecessary to worry about other people’s thoughts. It is far more difficult, but useful, to worry about our own. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 20: 23. Don’t argue with stones
Epictetus says that some people hardens their opinions into stones. It’s their problem, don’t waste your time arguing with them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 19: 22. On wealth and virtue
Seneca tells Lucilius that wealth should be limited, something that exposed him to charges of hypocrisy. Regardless, what is the relationship between wealth and virtue? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 18: 21. Use your time well...
Marcus reminds us that our life is short, and that we don’t really know what day will be our last. So why not use our time in the best possible way? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 17: 20. Virtue is a matter of practice
Epictetus says that we become virtuous in the same way as athletes and musicians become more proficient at what they do: by constant practice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 16: 19. Find wisdom wherever it is
Seneca wanders into Epicurean territory, as a scout, not a traitor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 13: 18. Opinions cannot hurt you
Marcus is summarizing here some of the most important concepts of Stoicism, especially why we should pity, and not get upset with, people when they make mistakes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 15: 17. On dealing with nasty people
Hierocles reminds us how to best respond to another human being who has ill feelings toward us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
episode 14: 16. Philosophy is about doing
Musonius Rufus says that philosophers should speak clearly, and most of all should live the way they talk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support