Episode Archive
Nov. 24, 2023
Free Will Part Deux
In this podcast episode, myself and guest Dr. William O. Stephens, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Creighton University, delve into the concept of free will in Stoicism, defined as "uninhibited freedom of choice." Initia…
Nov. 22, 2023
Free Will: Stop Denying It
In this episode, I explore the complex topic of free will, particularly through the lens of Stoicism and its modern interpretations. I begin by defining free will as our capacity to act, think, or behave in ways that aren't …
Nov. 20, 2023
3 Things To Remember Daily
In today's episode, despite battling sickness, we delve into Meditation 24 from Book 5 of Marcus Aurelius' 'Meditations'. We explore the profound Stoic concept of our minuscule existence in the vastness of the universe and t…
Nov. 17, 2023
Wish To Happen What Happens
Want for anything that comes your way, for there is no other way but the miserableness of a kicking and screaming child. -- #1: Get rid of ads and support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support #2 : Read Actual Stoicis…
Nov. 15, 2023
Future To Past, Quick As A Flash
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Nov. 13, 2023
I'm Banning The Dichotomy Of Control
Traveling to the UK by way of Canada today, finally reuniting with my wife! Because it made more sense schedule wise, we're going to move Marcus and Epictetus to Wednesday and Friday this week (respectively). Today I'll be r…
Nov. 10, 2023
The Difference Between Wrong and Bad
Great question from a Patron this week, and one that catches me out as speaking non-Stoically on a Stoicism podcast. Oh the shame! Don't forget to register for this weekend's free workshop with William Stephens (on Epictetus…
Nov. 6, 2023
Virtuous Cities?
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Nov. 3, 2023
If You Ought, You Kant
William Stephens, author of the latest work on Epictetus and his Enchiridion (Epictetus's Enchieridion a New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics) pops on the show to talk about... what else? The Enchiridion. William is a j…
Oct. 23, 2023
SCIDA, Scooby, and Shrooms
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Oct. 20, 2023
Why Is Virtue The Only Good?
Patreon supporter JC Howard asks a question about Virtue and specifically why it is the only good in Stoicism. I try my best to answer.
Oct. 18, 2023
The Obstacle Isn't The Way
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Oct. 16, 2023
Can't Touch This (Hegemonikon)
When it comes to judging whether or not you are a virtuous person, the material placed on the scales is your choices. -- #1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2 : Support my work : https://actual…
Oct. 12, 2023
Why Aren't More People Wise?
Do we have a shortage of wise people? Yes. Is that surprising? Marcus seems to think so. -- #1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2 : Support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support #3 : Rea…
Oct. 5, 2023
The Impossible Is Vicious
Let's talk about chasing the impossible OR claiming to be able to provide it. Meditations 17 from Book 5. -- It's time to support this podcast: https://stoicismpod.com/support Australian? Click here: https://stoicismpod.com/…
Sept. 27, 2023
Bathe Like A Stoic
This is NOT about bathing. It's about hobbits. No it's not. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https:…
Sept. 26, 2023
On The Corporeality of Virtue
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Sept. 25, 2023
Can Honest Stoics Be Cruel?
Of course not. What would being cruel say about our character? -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : htt…
Sept. 20, 2023
Find Stoic Philosophy Before Trauma Finds You
If you don't, you'll struggle to overcome trauma in the future. This is why the absence of philosophy in general education is such a travesty. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get ri…