#239 - Massimo Pigliucci - The Stoic Guide To A Happy Life
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#239 - Massimo Pigliucci - The Stoic Guide To A Happy Life mentions The Role Ethics of Epictetus by Brian Johnson, Enchiridion by Epictetus, The Stoic Guide to a Happy Life, and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
There's a wonderful book just about that aspect of stoicism or Epictetus' philosophy by Brian Johnson, who is a colleague of mine at Fordham Universi…
But more importantly, it is an attempt to update Stoicism, and in particular, Epictetus' version of Stoicism to the 21st century.
But more importantly, it is an attempt to update Stoicism, and in particular, Epictetus' version of Stoicism to the 21st century.
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The host mentions 'The Role Ethics of Epictetus' to highlight the importance of understanding one's roles in life and…
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“There's a wonderful book just about that aspect of stoicism or Epictetus' philosophy by Brian Johnson, who is a colleague of mine at Fordham University.”
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“Epictetus uses a metaphor that I find beautiful. He says, you know, imagine you're a foot that has to step into the mud... remember when you kiss your child or your wife, remember that they're mortals.”
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“The Stoic Guide to a Happy Life will be linked in the show notes below. If you've enjoyed today, I highly, highly recommend that you go and check it out.”
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“The speaker references Rhonda Byrne's claim that the tsunami was a result of bad energy from the people of East Asia, highlighting the problematic nature of the book's philosophy.”
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“I argue in the field guide to a happy life, that we should do away with amor fati.”
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The host mentions 'The Role Ethics of Epictetus' to highlight the importance of understanding one's roles in life and the responsibilities that com…
The host discusses the significance of the 'Enchiridion' as a foundational text in Stoicism and its influence on his personal journey. He emphasize…
The host discusses the significance of Stoicism and its historical interruptions, particularly how it was influenced by Christianity. He mentions '…
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The Secret
“The discussion revolves around the film 'The Secret' and its flawed metaphysics and ethics, particularly in relation to natural disasters.”