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Donald Robertson
Donald J. Robertson is a Scottish-born cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and author. He is known for integrating modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, particularly Stoicism. He is a founding member of the Modern Stoicism nonprofit and founder of the Plato’s Academy Centre.
cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and authorKnown for Integrating CBT with Stoicism, Work on Stoicism's relevance to modern therapeutic practices, Author of books on Stoicism and psychologyOfficial site
Common themes for Donald Robertson include history.
Appearances4
Podcasts1
Linked books8
LatestJan 24, 2026
Podcasts featuring Donald Robertson
Modern Wisdom
4 episodes · latest Jan 24, 2026
Recurring topics
disillusionment with psychoanalysis (2)Stoicism and Christianity (2)Stoicism and psychotherapy (2)
Books mentioned around this guest
Epictetus
Book · 2 mentions
On Anger
Seneca · 2 mentions
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius · 2 mentions
The Immortality Key
Brian Murarescu · 2 mentions
Dictionary of Lacanian Thought
Dylan Evans · 1 mention
How to Overcome Social Anxiety, Blushing and Shyness
Book · 1 mention
Lost Therapeuticon
Book · 1 mention
Prisoners
Aaron Beck · 1 mention
Featured moments
“I wish I'd known that when we were sitting reading this book and studying at a university.”
Dictionary of Lacanian Thought · disillusionment with psychoanalysis
“Freud do you know how much clinical research Freud did to develop his theories zero zero nothing.”
The Interpretation of Dreams · disillusionment with psychoanalysis
“aaron beck the founder of cognitive therapy he wrote a book called prisoners i hate it's a really good book about anger”
Prisoners · anger management strategies
“But now I focus a bit more on anger these days.”
On Anger · understanding emotions
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#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
Modern WisdomJan 25, 2021
#274 - Donald Robertson - Stoicism: How To Think Like A Roman Emperor