Stoic Meditations

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**Stoic Meditations**

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).

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54. Do The Right Thing, Now Mar 01, 2018

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Marcus Aurelius says that we need to stand erect of our own accord, not wait to be propped up by others.

53. Opinions Cause Suffering Mar 01, 2018

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Epictetus on the fact that it isn't exile, pain or death that determine our actions, but our opinions of those things.

52. Beware Of The Company You Keep Mar 01, 2018

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Seneca warns us that the path to virtue is easily disrupted by exposing ourselves to temptation and unsavory company.

51. We Are All Brothers & Sisters Mar 01, 2018

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Hierocles instructs us on a simple mental exercise to practice the Stoic concept of cosmopolitanism.

50. Philosophy As A Way Of Life Mar 01, 2018

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Musonius Rufus reminds us why we study philosophy, a different pursuit from what goes on in the modern academy.

49. Living According To Nature Mar 01, 2018

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Marcus Aurelius reminds us that to care for all people is according to (human) nature.

48. Against Nationalism Mar 01, 2018

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Epictetus tells us that Socrates never replied to the question "where are you from?" with "I am from Athens," but always with "I am a citizen of the world."

47. Courage Requires Justice Mar 01, 2018

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Seneca makes the surprising (to some) statement that Stoicism is all about community and sharing.

46. Use Your Thoughts Well Mar 01, 2018

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Marcus Aurelius tells us to ignore the opinion that others have of us, and to focus our energy instead on positive projects.

45. Character Is Crucial Mar 01, 2018

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Epictetus says that the measure of a person is the goodness of her character. Let's work on it, then!

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