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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664. When you hurt others, you hurt yourself Jul 30, 2020

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Seneca reminds Nero, and us, that not doing the right thing is first and foremost injurious to ourselves.

663. Seneca and the Peter Parker principle Jul 29, 2020

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With great power comes great responsibility, as both Seneca and Spider-Man agree.

662. Let us err on the side of clemency Jul 28, 2020

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Seneca makes an epistemic argument to convince us that it is better to err on the side of clemency, rather than punishment.

661. Clemency helps the innocent and the virtuous Jul 27, 2020

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Seneca makes an argument in favor of a broad conception of clemency, not just on behalf of the guilty, but of the innocent and the virtuous.

660. Is Nero going to "forget" his character? Jul 24, 2020

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Seneca flatters Nero at the same time as he issues veiled threats to the new emperor, in case he steers from the right path.

659. Seneca offers himself as a mirror for Nero's soul Jul 23, 2020

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We begin the study of the controversial On Clemency, through which Seneca tried to steer Nero's course for the good of the Roman people.

658. Overcome your fear of death and you will be free and powerful Jul 22, 2020

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Epictetus and Seneca agree: our own death is the ultimate test of our character, and philosophy is a long journey to prepare us for it.

657. What is and is not up to us Jul 21, 2020

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'What then, if I fall ill?' You shall bear illness well. 'Who shall tend me?' God, and your friends. 'I shall lie on a hard bed.' But you can do it like a man.

656. Consider how much control you have, and what follows from that Jul 20, 2020

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When you think about it, it turns out that we have far less control over things and people than we think, and therefore far less blame.

655. You can get better immediately, it's up to you Jul 17, 2020

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Epictetus says that our moral improvement is not like the Olympic Games: when we fail, we can resume immediately, not having to wait four years.

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