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
614. Past, present, and future
Seneca reminds us what is the proper Stoic attitude toward past, present, and future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
613. The immortality of philosophy
Honors, statues, and wealth, don't last much after one's death. Philosophy is forever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
612. Try some true friends instead
The philosophers of the past are your true friends: they give wisdom without asking for money, or imperiling your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
611. Have a conversation with Socrates or Epicurus
Seneca reminds us of the span of philosophical inquiry, and of how delightful it is to engage with the greatest minds from across time and cultures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
610. Spend time in good company
Read the great minds of humanity, those that have insights on how to live a meaningful life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
609. On the treatment of humans and animals
Seneca criticizes the slaughter of people and animals for the sake of entertainment. Today, the suffering continues, in slaughterhouses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
608. How to properly go to the barber
Thought experiment: if you knew you were to die soon, what sort of things would you prioritize, and what let go of entirely? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
607. The three periods of life
The mind that is untroubled and tranquil has the power to roam into all the parts of its life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
606. How to get to old age
Old age surprises people while their minds are still childish, and they come to it unprepared and unarmed, for they have made no provision for it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support
605. Live in the here and now
The greatest hindrance to living is expectancy, which depends upon the morrow and wastes to-day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support