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A philosophy podcast based on the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius and his Meditations. Website: http://stoictutor.ca

Stoic Tutor


    • Oct 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    #14 Meditation 2.12 | What Marcus Contributed to Stoic Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 4:59


    The 3 reasons externals are morally indifferent. The difference between Fate and Providence, and what Marcus added to Stoic ethical theory.Feedback/Email: steven@stoicismnewsletter.comNewsletter: https://stoicismnewsletter.com

    #13 Meditation 2.11 | What is a Philosophical God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 6:34


    Want the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://stoicismnewsletter.comBig changes to the show, the Stoic conception of God, why the only bad is moral vice, and an exciting story involving snowmobiles, broken knees, and Fate.Website: https://stoicismpodcast.comSend me an Email anytime: steven@stoicismnewsletter.com

    #12 Epictetus Study Guide- Chapter 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 4:31


    Want the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://stoicismnewsletter.comThe three areas of the Epictetus Training System, How to desire nothing, and the difference between virtue and moral character. (Due to demand, I have switched to a Marcus Aurelius In Your Inbox newsletter instead of Epictetus)Website: https://stoicismpodcast.comEpictetus' Handbook and the Tablet of Cebes (Mentioned in podcast) https://geni.us/KeithSeddon

    Meditation 2.10 | Murder And Lying Are The Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 6:24


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://stoicismnewsletter.comDid you know the Stoics believe that all vice is equal? That killing someone and stealing bread are morally equivalent? One of the toughest paradoxes in Stoicism, that all vice is equal.Website: https://stoicismpodcast.comStoic Paradoxes by Cicero (mentioned in Podcast) https://geni.us/ciceroparadox

    Epictetus Study Guide- Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 10:14


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://stoicismnewsletter.comThis Episode I recap my Saturday Epictetus In Your Inbox newsletter. Chapter 1 of the Handbook/Enchiridion by Epictetus.The Complete Works: Handbook, Discourses, and Fragments by Robin Waterfield- https://geni.us/epictetusdiscourses

    Meditation 2.9- Becoming Godlike with Poetry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 6:48


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://stoicismnewsletter.com In this episode, I talk about how to become Godlike, what is the divine principle and the use of poetry as a study tool.Website: https://stoicismpodcast.comIf you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditation 2.8- Why Marcus Doesn't Explain Stoic Concepts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 4:20


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://stoicismnewsletter.comIn this episode I talk about why a common criticism of the Meditations is actually a benefit, a fancy Greek word that can help you apply Stoic philosophy better and why Marcus didn't often explain Stoic concepts.If you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditation 2.7- Life is Meaningless Without Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 7:04


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterHow a lack of moral focus will leave you aimless and wandering, how your actions and words will be meaningless without philosophy and how to study Stoicism more effectively.Website- https://stoicismpodcast.com/If you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditation 2.6-You Are Similar to God

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 7:39


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterHow our human nature is the same as the Stoic God, how life is long and short at the same time and how focusing on things outside of your control leaves you with a shallow sense of well-being.Website- https://stoicismpodcast.com/If you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditation 2.5: Focus On Yourself To Be Virtuous

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 7:26


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterWhy attention is the fundamental spiritual attitude of Stoicism. Consistent virtue is superior to randomness. Nightly routine inspired by Seneca and the short but difficult path to sagehood.Website: https://stoicismpodcast.com/Philosophy As A Way of Life by Pierre Hadot- https://amzn.to/3KvNynIIf you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditation 2.4- The Cosmic Reason To Live In The Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 4:17


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterThe cosmic reason you should live in the present, why you should strive for progress and not perfection and details on my new website! Website: https://stoicismpodcast.com/If you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditations 2.3- The Physics Of How To Love Your Fate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 7:44


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterThe Stoic physics of why you should love your fate, providence, what is moral character and how do we define it, how Marcus Aurelius often employs the idea that everything is transient in nature and how that knowledge can be used on a practical basis.Website: https://stoicismpodcast.com/If you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditations 2.2- You Are Not Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 7:51


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterYou are not your body, love of fate and reflecting on your mortality. What is the Stoic God? Chrysippus and the cart.Website: https://stoicismpodcast.com/If you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

    Meditations 2.1- Marcus Aurelius Morning Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 6:25


    Want the wisdom of Epictetus delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for my free newsletter at https://sendfox.com/stoicismnewsletterA useful mental exercise you should use every morning to help deal with different types of people. I explore the idea of the unbreakable connection between self-interest and the interests of others to. Why this is a helpful idea and how to implement it on a practical levelIf you want a copy of the translations I use, click these affiliate linksMeditations: The Annotated Edition by Robin Waterfield: https://geni.us/robinwaterfieldThe Emperor's Handbook by Scot and David Hicks: https://geni.us/emperorMeditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays: https://geni.us/gregoryhays

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