The ancients talked about Nature, Reason, Zeus, and God – but what did they mean by it? In this conversation, Michael tells us who or what the Stoic God is. We’re here to tell you – and share how the Stoic’s beliefs about God influenced their practice and picture of Stoicism. (00:58) Why The Stoic God Matters (03:21) The Agenda (05:40) Stoic Physic…

The philosopher and the general. Stoic philosophy in ancient Roman history. In this podcast, Caleb speaks with Alex Petkas about Pompey and Posidonius – the great Roman general and his Stoic mentor. Both of their lives were epic in the greatest sense. They carry lessons for applying Stoic emotion management, cosmopolitanism, and, even, inquiry into…

“Show me a man who is not a slave; one is a slave to lust, another to greed, another to ambition.” – Seneca In this conversation, Michael and Caleb discuss how Stoics think about ambition. What does healthy ambition look like? The unhealthy kind? How do you navigate between the two? Caleb and Michael talk through the Stoic tradition’s answers to th…

In this Stoa Conversation, Michael Tremblay speaks to Brian Johnson about Stoic roles ethics, methods of teaching, and how martial arts. The start with the question: does martial arts improve character? What about other forms of physical training? They then move to Stoic Role Ethics, especially the role ethics of Epictetus. The Role Ethics of Epict…

Üçüncü sezon, Kemal Karadayı'nın sesiyle Tanrısal Öngörü'den okumalarla devam ediyor. "Niye iyilerin başına birçok bela gelir? iyi insanın başına hiçbir kötülük gelemez; karşıtlar birbirine karışmaz. Nasıl bu kadar çok nehir, gökyüzünden yeryüzüne düşen bu kadar şiddetli yağmur ve bunca güçlü şifalı su denizin tadını değiştirmez, hatta bozamazsa, a…

What advice do the Stoics have for managing social anxiety? In this conversation, Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay talk about Epictetus on anxiety – and how his advice for dissolving anxiety can be applied to social situations. (03:29) Epictetus On Anxiety (13:13) You Will Not Have Anxiety If You Do This (23:42) Learning From Experience (26:36)…

How should modern Stoics understand the relationship between the mind and the body? In this conversation, Caleb Ontiveros and Marcus Hedahl discuss Stoicism and the mind-body connection. They walk through issues of theory and practice that the tight bond between our minds and bodies brings up. This episode has both significant practical upshots and…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumaların son bölümü yine Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden... "Bilge kişinin ömrü rahat rahat uzar çünkü bilge, başkalarının içine kapandığı sınırları tanımaz. Yalnızca o, insan soyunun yasalarından kurtulmuştur: bütün çağlar tıpkı bir tanrıya boyun eğer gibi ona boyun eğmiştir. Bir dönem geçti mi? O, belle…

“Although we don’t often recognise it, the 21st century is a transhuman era, where everything that currently makes us human, from our brains and bodies, to our values and ways of life, is poised to be transformed or superseded.” In this episode, Caleb and Michael consider a contemporary philosophical issue through the lens of Stoicism. Transhumanis…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. "Bazıları için aylaklık, işe güce boğulmuştur. Evlerinde ya da yataklarındayken, yapayalnızken, dünyadan el etek çektikleri halde kendi kendilerini tedirgin ederler. Bu durumda işsiz bir yaşamdan değil, iş güçle yüklü bir aylaklıktan söz edebiliriz. …

In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Donald Robertson about Marcus Aurelius. They dive into what we know about the man and the critical episodes of his life. Donald shares his thoughts on the Marcomannic wars, whether Marcus Aurelius ordered the assassination of one of his top generals, and why he appointed Commodus as his successor. They end by…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. "Onun yaşamı şu ya da bu yöne saçılmaz, gözden çıkarılıp talihe verilmez, ihmalden ötürü yitirilmez, müsriflikle eksiltilmez, gereksiz değildir; demem o ki, böyle bir yaşamın tamamı kazançtır. Bu yaşam ne kadar kısa olursa olsun, tümüyle tatmin eder,…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. "İşlerinden başka bir şey düşünmeyenler için yalnızca ele geçirilemeyecek kadar kısa olan şimdiki zaman önem taşır ve onu bile bin bir iş arasında seçim yapamadıkları için ellerinden kaçırırlar." instagram.com/karadayikemal…

“Everything has two handles, and it may be carried by one of these handles, but not by the other.” In this conversation, Caleb and Michael talk about these lines from Epictetus. They talk about how it points the way towards Stoic creativity, offensive and defensive Stoicism ,and role ethics. It’s a simple passage with a lot of depth. (00:31) Epicte…

In this podcast, Caleb speaks with professor Rob Colter. Rob has extensive experience teaching Stoicism in camps, universities, and prisons. He talks about the powerful idea of Stoic freedom, how he’s seen Stoicism make a difference in people’s lives, and why he calls himself a Socratic. Learn more about Wyoming Stoic Camp here. (00:51) Stoicism (0…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. ''Yaşamın önündeki en büyük engel bekleyiştir, ertesi güne tutunan ve bugün'ü berbat eden bekleyiş.. "instagram.com/karadayikemal

“A Stoic is a Buddhist with attitude” How do you not just survive in chaos, but benefit from it? In this podcast, Caleb and Michael review Nassim Taleb’s book “Antifragile.” In it, Taleb describes a Stoic philosophy grounded in the realities of randomness and practice. They talk about how ideas from this book have impacted them – and the questions …

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. "Kimse yıllarını yerine koyamayacak, kimse sana yıllarını geri vermeyecek. Ömür başladığı yoldan gidecek, ne kendi rotasını değiştirecek ne de dümeni tümüyle eline alacak. Gürültü yapmayacak, hızına dair seni uyarmayacak, sessizce kayıp gidecek, ne b…

Who were the Cynics and why did the Stoics treat them as exemplars? In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Dr. M. D. Usher about the ancient philosophy of Cynicism, its training program, and way of life. How to Say No (00:47) Farming (02:21) What Is Cynicism (06:56) Outsiders (10:39) Living In Accordance With Nature (15:15) Storytime (23:18) Train…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. “"Bir insanın ak saçları ve kırışıklıkları var diye uzun yaşadığını düşünmek doğru olmaz: uzun yaşamamıştır o, uzun zaman var olmuştur. korkunç bir fırtına, adamın birini limanın ağzında yakalayıp, türlü türlü şiddetli rüzgarların keyfince oraya bura…

Time for another Stoic movie review. This week Caleb and Michael talk 300. They cover the good, bad, and and provocative aspects of the film on the Spartan’s epic last stand at Thermopylae. Gladiator (02:29) The Movie (06:58) Spartan Stoic Virtues (08:36) Powers Of Perception (15:00) Action Over Words (19:48) What Winning Means (24:26) Spartan Prop…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. “Kaç gününün planladığın gibi geçtiğini, yüzünün doğal rengine ne zaman büründüğünü, ne zaman zihninin dinginleştiğini, şu hayatta neyi başardığını, kendi kayıplarından habersizken kaç kişinin yaşamını yağmaladığını, manasız kederin, açgözlü arzunun,…

This one is for all of you interested in Stoic theory. In this conversation, Caleb and Scott Aikin discuss objections to Stoicism. Scott defends a revisionary kind of Stoicism. In some places, Caleb questions how revisionary it is – is Scott just restating things the ancients solved already? In other places, Caleb questions whether it’s too revisio…

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Caleb and Michael discuss an objection to Stoicism: the impossibility objection. Along the way, they talk about the challenge of living by Stoic principles, especially in extreme situations, and whether achieving the ideal Stoic sage is possible. 03:26 The Argument 14:47 Why It Matters 17:06 Stoicism Doesn't Require Unrealistic Control 27:15 Forcef…

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How can you use Stoicism to cultivate compassion and build deeper connections? Brittany Polat joins Caleb to talk about the themes from her new set of meditations: Deeper Connections. They discuss the meaning of Stoic compassion and what becoming more compassionate looks like in theory and practice. Deeper Connections Journal Like A Stoic https://s…

Caleb and Michael talk about Seneca’s 94th Letter to Lucilius. In it Seneca debates the place of rules in the philosophical life with the ancient Stoic Aristo. It's a topic of theoretical and practical importance. How do you use rules, proverbs, and precepts well when they are such imperfect tools? What's the difference between rules and principles…

In this conversation, Michael Tremblay and Erlend MacGillivray take a deep dive into Stoic history and the life of Epictetus. It’s an excellent discussion for anyone looking to enrich their knowledge of ancient history and situate the Stoics in their time. https://schoolofepictetus.substack.com/ (01:20) Getting Into Stoicism (05:33) Epictetus (10:2…

In this conversation, Caleb and Michael talk Socrates. Why was he held in such high regard by the Stoics? What’s the line of philosophical theory and practice connecting Stoicism to Socrates? And how did Socrates philosophy differ from the Stoics? (03:52) Who Was Socrates? (07:07) Philosophy As A Way Off Life (14:48) The Socratic Method (20:49) Vir…

In this conversation, Caleb speaks with William O Stephens about his 6 core themes of Stoicism. Epictetus’s 'Encheiridion': A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics https://williamostephens.com/ (04:12) Self-Control (09:31) Seeing Things As They Are (14:34) Living In Accordance With Nature (22:12) Role Ethics (35:57) Virtue Depends On Knowledge …

This event is sponsored by Finney21 (www.finney21.com) to commemorate, honour and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Bitcoin genesis block . [recorded Jan 3, 2024 @block 824,182] . Caribou (@NobodyCaribou) and Student of Bitcoin (@Studentofbtc) share the story of the genesis block, the meaning behind proof of keys day and the future of self cust…

Register for a free workshop January 3rd: stoameditation.com/workshop Join our live course – starting next week: stoameditation.com/course Happy new year! Thanks for listening to Stoa Conversations. In this one, Caleb and Michael discuss their highlights from 2023 – one year of podcasting in public. Relive your favorite philosophical moments with t…

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Register for a free workshop January 3rd: stoameditation.com/workshop Are New Year’s resolutions Stoic? Caleb and Michael talk about the Stoic cases for and against the practice. Then they move to what we can learn from the Stoics about setting resolutions well. (01:41) Against Resolutions (09:44) The Case For Resolutions (18:47) Making New Year’s …

İkinci sezonda Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine eserinden okumalara Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden devam ediyoruz. "Kendisine ayıracak hiç zaman bulamayan kişi bir başkasının kibrinden yakınmaya nasıl cüret edebilir. Sen kendine bakmaya, kendini dinlemeye tenezzül etmedin hiç. Tüm bunları bir başkasıyla birlikte olmak için yapmadın. Kendinle birlik…

In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Aiste Celkyte about the Stoic theory of beauty. They cover what the Stoics saw as beautiful, how their aesthetics expresses their ethics, and the practical application of this neglected topic. Aiste Celkyte is a professor at the university of Leiden and author of The Stoic Theory of Beauty. (00:57) What Is Be…

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Start the year with others looking to apply Stoicism to our life. Join our 3-week intensive course: https://stoameditation.com/course The Stoics are always reminding us to improve ourselves now. But how do you actually do that? What advice do they have for us? Caleb and Michael discuss a simple 3 step approach to procrastination we can glean from t…

Seneca'nın Yaşamın Kısalığı Üzerine isimli eserinden seçme okumaları Kemal Karadayı'nın sesinden dinleyebilirsiniz. "Çok kısa bir zamanımız yok ama çok zaman yitiriyoruz." Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karadayikemal/ İletişimde Zen Bilgeliği Konuşmaları : https://open.spotify.com/show/538WcJle6FORWGhB8B0iTy?si=d2f4ce640f3442d2…

In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Rob LaFleur, Professor of Anthropology & History at Beloit College and teacher of The Great Courses Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius. Stoics care about virtue and role ethics – two things central to Confucianism. Understanding the similarities and differences between the two philosophies can only …

Stuart (@StuartLackey1) and Cari₿ou (@NobodyCaribou) talk about Bitcoin & Health. They discuss the problem with disease care, fiat incentives, and potential ways Bitcoin can lead us into a healthier world Recorded at block 820,888 Exchange rate at time of recording was $40,811 usd/btc https://www.chcf.org/publication/us-health-care-spending-who-pay…

Caleb and Michael debate the role of politics in the modern Stoic life. Caleb argues that Stoics should stay away from politics – like the Epicureanism. Michael thinks this couldn’t be any more wrong. Heated, if Stoic, debated ensues. (05:18) Arguments Against Politics (25:49) The Wisdom of Epicurus (33:52) Justice Without Politics (37:57) The Stoi…

In this episode, Caleb speaks with Mahmoud Rasmi, a former philosophy professor from Lebanon, on philosophy, business, and the importance of asking questions well. Philosophy for Business Leaders: https://amzn.to/3NeQ7gi https://twitter.com/Decafquest (03:04) Getting Into Philosophy (12:26) Losing Your Business (14:11) Philosophy vs Critical Thinki…

Caleb and Michael engage in a discussion on Existentialism, explaining its essence, distinguishing it from Stoicism, and extracting valuable insights. Michael underscores the significance of authenticity, while Caleb highlights the ideas of bad faith and radical freedom. (02:20) Existentialism (18:20) Stoicism vs Existentialism (32:17) Existentiali…

For episode 100, Caleb and Michael discuss Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations 2.1. Thank you for listening. Send us a note at stoa@stoameditation.com if you ever have any comments, questions, or requests. (03:01) Reading 2.1 (04:32) Praemediatio Malorum (09:44) Dealing With Others (17:15) Seeing Goodness (24:46) No One Can Harm Us (27:15) Overcoming Ang…

Caleb and Michael talk about forgiveness and clemency. How does the Stoic idea of forgiveness differ from the popular account – and when should we pardon other’s wrongdoing or address it head on? (01:16) What Is Forgiveness? (15:59) The Stoic Account (25:00) Forgive Everyone At Once (28:18) Clemency (35:10) Is Clemency Only A Tool For The Strong? (…

Caleb speaks with Jennifer Baker about teaching Stoicism and its application to modern day life. Along the way they discuss Aristotle, business ethics, the meaning of living in accordance with nature, and natural vs actual virtue. https://philosophy.cofc.edu/faculty-staff-listing/baker-jennifer.php (00:40) Teaching Stoicism In Academia (04:22) Aris…

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Caleb and Michael discuss the Stoics strategy for setting boundaries. Learn about the issues many Stoic practitioners face with boundaries and how Epictetus counsels us to live better. (02:59) What Are Boundaries? (06:13) The Challenge for Stoics (19:58) Defining and Enforcing Boundaries (30:46) Everything Is A Scam (38:33) Enforce Boundaries For T…