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- Wrestling with Stoic Ethics: Cicero's On Ends V (Episode 183) · 53 minIn this final exploration of Cicero's "On Ends," Michael and Caleb break down Book V, where Cicero reveals his own philosophical sweet spot – an Aristotelian-Platonic approach…
- The Stoic Fragments: Hidden Wisdom from Epictetus (Episode 182) · 47 minDiscover the hidden gems of Stoic philosophy in this exploration of Epictetus' fragments - those powerful passages preserved by other philosophers but lost from his main works…
- Forgive Your Enemies with Epictetus (Episode 181) · 24 minIn this episode, Michael Tremblay explores Epictetus' radical approach to anger and forgiveness. Discover why the Stoics believed we should pity rather than punish those who harm…
- Trolleys, Torture, and Moral Dilemma's (Episode 180) · 1 h 0 minMichael and Caleb dive into classic philosophical thought experiments to uncover Stoic solutions to impossible choices. From the infamous Trolley Problem to the Happiness…
- Why Stoicism is False | Cicero's On Ends IV (Episode 179) · 57 minCaleb and Michael break down Book IV of Cicero's "On Ends" - his powerful critique of Stoic ethics. Discover why Cicero believed the Stoics fell short by prioritizing virtue…
- 7 Stoic Habits You Can Start Today (Episode 178) · 36 minLiving like a Stoic is about getting the little things right. In this episode, Michael Tremblay discusses 7 Stoic habits you can start today to build a more thoughtful…
- The Classic Defense Of Stoic Ethics (Episode 177) · 58 minIn this episode of Stoic Conversations, Caleb and Michael break down Book III of Cicero's On Ends - the definitive ancient defense of Stoic ethics. Discover why the Stoics…
- Seneca's Medea | Revenge, Violence, and Stoicism (Episode 176) · 60 minSeneca's brutal play "Medea" reveals what happens when rage takes control. A betrayed wife, an indecisive husband, and a tragic ending that challenges Stoic ideals. In this…
- Against The Epicureans | On Ends Book II (Episode 175) · 58 minCaleb and Michael take on Book II of Cicero's On Ends. In this books Cicero goes off against the Epicureans. What do you think? On Ends Book I…
- Politics And Amor Fati With Erick Cloward (Episode 174) · 1 h 7 minIn this episode, Michael talks with Erick Cloward, the host of the Stoic Coffee Break Podcast. Erick talks about his journey into Stoicism, his recent use of Amor Fati, and how…
- Making Proper use of Impressions with Epictetus (Episode 173) · 27 minEpictetus tells us the chief task of philosophy is just one thing: Make proper use of impressions. In this episode, Michael Tremblay does a deep dive into what this means, how…
- The Epicureans | On Ends Book I (Episode 172) · 55 minIn 45 BC, amid the turmoil of the Roman Civil War, Cicero wrote one of philosophy's most important works on the meaning of life. This episode unpacks Book I of "On Ends,"…
- The First Cynic | Antisthenes (Episode 171) · 45 minCaleb and Michael discuess teacher of Diogenes and the grandfather of Stoicism. Before there were Stoics arguing about virtue, there was Antisthenes. A warrior turned philosopher…
- Stoic Guide to Mastering Desire | Epictetus Handbook 14 (Episode 170) · 26 minFreedom isn't about having enough money to do what you want. It's about wanting what you can actually control. In this episode, Michael breaks down Epictetus's radical handbook…
- Going Meta With Metacognition (Episode 169) · 47 minThe ancient Stoics never used the term "metacognition," but this modern psychological concept illuminates the core of their philosophy. Michael and Caleb explore how the Stoic…
- Top 7 Things I Learned about Stoicism from Running (Episode 168) · 14 minAncient and modern Stoics aren't just thinkers - they are runners too. In this episode, Caleb explores how the simple act of running illuminates core Stoic principles about…
- Aristippus: The Philosopher Who Mastered Pleasure (Episode 167) · 44 minMeet ancient Greece's original hedonist. Unlike later philosophers who preached asceticism, Aristippus embraced luxury, courted kings, and still kept his freedom. A student of…
- The Roman Emperor on Strength, How to Transform Misfortune Into Fortune, And Death (Episode 166) · 39 minIn this episode, Michael and Caleb explore Meditations 4.49-51, where Marcus Aurelius discusess resilience, misfortune, death, and simplicity. Be like a promontory against…
- Goodhart's Law and Stoicism (Episode 165) · 17 minGoodhart's Law says: when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. But if that's true, how should we measure our philosophical progress? In this episode…
- Stoicism for When You're Stuck (Episode 164) · 47 minGet these tested Stoic strategies pull you out of bed and back into life's beauty. Michael and Caleb explore ancient wisdom for reconnecting with meaning through nature, duty…
