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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episode 291: 291. Practical exercises in self-deprivation
Seneca says that doing without things for a while renews our appreciation for them. In this episode we examine five exercises in mild self-deprivation guaranteed to reset your hedonic treadmill.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 292: 292. Fortuna is your sparring partner
Seneca reminds us that it may be just as difficult to deal with good fortune as with the bad variety. Regardless, everything life throws at us is an opportunity to exercise our virtue.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 293: 293. Why we need to focus on our own improvement
A quote from Marcus Aurelius sounds a lot like what Ayn Rand would say. But it couldn't be further from it.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 294: 294. Three simple steps to live a good life
Seneca reminds us that the tools for becoming a better person are simple and inexpensive. In this episode we discuss the three basic tools of the Stoic practitioner.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 295: 295. Get rid of fear of death and poverty
Seneca agrees with Epicurus: fear of death and poverty is crippling, and we need to work toward overcoming it.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 296: 296. How much are you worth?
Seneca gets to the bottom line of Stoic philosophy: If you wish to set a value on yourself, put away your money, your estates, your honors, and look into your own character.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 297: 297. Virtue is its own reward
If the Pope or the Dalai Lama say that being good is its own reward, usually people take it at face value. But if a Stoic says it, they demand logical proof. Let's discuss this.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 298: 298. Do you still need somebody to wipe your nose?
Epictetus, with his sarcastic sense of humor, reminds a student that he doesn't need to pray to deal with a bad situation. He already has all the tools he needs: courage, fortitude, and endurance.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 299: 299. Be magnanimous toward others
Seneca reminds us that we should interpret other people's actions and words in a generous manner, instead of conjuring the worst possible scenario. It is, after all, the way we would like to be treated.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/supportepisode 300: 300. The difference between Stoicism and stoicism
In our 300th episode we look at how Seneca very clearly separates Stoicism (the philosophy) from stoicism (the attitude of going through life with a stiff upper lip).
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