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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634. Are you alone or lonely? Jun 18, 2020

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Epictetus reminds us to draw a distinction between our objective situation and the way we feel about it.

633. Ask your impressions for the right password Jun 17, 2020

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We should always examine our impressions and ask whether they pass the test: are they in according with reason?

632. How to deal with a difficult relative Jun 16, 2020

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'My brother ought not to have behaved so to me.' No, but it is his business to look to that; however he may behave, I will deal with him as I ought.

631. What is always within your power Jun 15, 2020

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If now is the time for fever, take your fever in the right way; if for thirst, thirst in the right way, if for hunger, hunger aright. Is it not in your power? Who will hinder you?

630. Philosophical journaling Jun 12, 2020

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Epictetus explains one of the most powerful techniques in the Stoic toolkit for a better and more meaningful life.

629. The problem with wealth is that it doesn't guarantee you a sound mind Jun 11, 2020

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You have vessels of gold, but your reason--judgements, assent, impulse, will--is of common clay.

628. That is tyranny, not government Jun 10, 2020

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Epictetus argues that rational creatures will always oppose tyrannical governments.

627. Argue less, practice more Jun 09, 2020

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Epictetus draws a distinction between philosophy pursued for its own sake and philosophy as the art of life.

626. What do you like to tend to? Jun 08, 2020

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Socrates liked to daily monitor his moral self-improvement. How can we do the same?

625. Contemplating your final activity Jun 05, 2020

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Epictetus asks us to think about what we'd like to be doing when death will overtake us. It's an interesting exercise in self-knowledge.

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