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Why I'm Not a Stoic
There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy.
Author and philosophy professor William Irvine goes in-depth on Stoicism, and why the fundamental tenets of this ancient philosophy can provide answers to some of the toughest problems in today’s society. On this episode Irvine offers a definition and some useful background on St ...Show more
909: Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use by Ryan Holiday of RyanHoliday.net
New author for the show: Ryan Holiday shares why stoicism is a practical philosophy you can actually use. Episode 909: Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use by Ryan Holiday of RyanHoliday.net. Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist whose creative agency, Bras ...Show more
Stoic philosopher and author Ryan Holiday shows us how to use the ancient philosophy to calm our mind and create a foundation for lasting success. Listen as Holiday takes us behind the scenes, revealing how he not only reads books and what he looks for, but his process for writin ...Show more