Podcasts about ancient thought

Today, the Impact 360 Institute goes over the problem of evil for us, explaining that Christianity is the only religion that provides an answer. What is that answer? "I dunno

Today, I go over ten MORE things that make no sense about Christianity, bringing the total up to 20-22, depending on how you count (at least we're better at numbering than the ten commandments, amiright?)Cards:10 Things that Make No Sense about Christianity...#4 will BLOW YOUR MIND! (sorry I couldn't resist): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkI1wxzPUisIf You Make Something Up First, It's TRUE!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY3LAFlbf7IProof of Not God? An Atheist Claims to Falsify God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LszC4yJa1X0Mike Winger Can't Even Answer BAD Arguments

Send us a textWelcome to The Via Stoica Podcast.On this special episode, number 52, we are joined by two amazing guests: Brittany Polat and Christopher Gill. Two impactful voices in the Modern Stoic world.Christopher Gill is an Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter, UK, following earlier appointments at Yale, Bristol, and Aberystwyth Universities. He has published many books and articles on ancient philosophy, especially Stoicism. He is one of the founders of Modernstoicism.comBrittany Polat holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics but is currently devoted to the study and practice of Stoicism. As a philosophical writer, speaker, and community organizer, she specializes in conveying complex philosophical ideas in a form that is accessible to a wide and diverse audience. She is the co-founder of Stoicare.comIn this conversation, we discuss their new book Stoic Ethics: The Basics, and dive deeper into the need of the ancient Stoic ethics for our modern-day lives.  We explore the role virtue plays and how it ties in with happiness and Nature. Together we also look at the real-world application and so much more.You can find more information on Christopher Gill, Brittany Polat, and their book using the links below.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating. That helps us grow the channel and reach more people who could use some Stoic philosophy in their lives.Stoic Ethics: The BasicsStoicism for Humans Brittany on InstagramModern StoicismStoicareSupport the showwww.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://viastoica.com/benny-voncken/https://viastoica.com/Brendan-hogle/https://viastoica.com/Brice-noble/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: info@viastoica.comProduced by: http://podmedia.net/

Today, Questioning Christianity tries to answer the question of whether or not there will be free will in heaven. They answer with "no," but try to spin it as a "yes" somehow.Cards:God Loves Frank Turek More than Me?!?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1w_Elf1a2U10 Things that Make No Sense about Christianity...#4 will BLOW YOUR MIND! (sorry I couldn't resist): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkI1wxzPUisOriginal Video: https://tinyurl.com/28kqjtegSources:A Free Will: Origins of the Notion in Ancient Thought: https://tinyurl.com/2az7x2vxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support.

Today, a pastor from Switch Youth answers the top ten questions that teens are afraid to ask. And not one of them was about sex, so you know he's super in touch with modern teens.Cards:I do Ray Comfort's Job For Him!

In this episode, I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor Christopher Gill of the University of Exeter. As a renowned scholar in Ancient Thought and author of several influential books, including the recent "Learning to Live Naturally," Professor Gill shares his deep insights into Stoicism. Our discussion centers on Stoic Compatibilism, Nature, Free Will, and Autonomy, offering a unique perspective on these classical concepts. Professor Gill elaborates on the Stoic view of universal causal determinism and how it coexists with human autonomy and rationality. He emphasizes that adult humans, unlike other beings, possess the ability to make rational choices, setting them apart in the deterministic framework of the universe. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about Stoicism, particularly the notion of fatalism. A highlight of our discussion is Professor Gill's explanation of the Stoic interpretation of free will and autonomy, which differs significantly from modern concepts. He clarifies the Stoic stance on determinism and responsibility, illustrating how past experiences and actions shape our decisions, yet we remain the architects of our destiny through the character we develop. Additionally, Professor Gill discusses his latest book, shedding light on core Stoic ethics, the process of learning to live in accordance with nature, and Stoicism's relevance to contemporary ethical challenges, including environmentalism. This episode not only deepens the understanding of Stoicism but also connects ancient philosophy to modern-day contexts, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of ancient wisdom and contemporary thought. -- Support my work directly on Patreon : https://stoicismpod.com/members Subscribe to my Everyday Stoicism blog : https://everydaystoicism.com Join the Actual Stoicism discord community : https://stoicismpod.com/discord -- Online copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharson Online copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, chapter 1 of The Great Hope informs us that it is impossible to explain sin...and then spends the whole chapter trying to explain it.Sources:A Free Will: Origins of the Notion in Ancient Thought: https://tinyurl.com/yt5ph7nhIs the "Prince of Tyre" Satan?: https://tinyurl.com/yqg7ndsaEpigenomics Fact Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/y2ttmdavEpigenetics and the Evolution of Darwin's Finches: https://tinyurl.com/yqduma8eEpigenetics underpins phenotypic plasticity of protandrous sex change in fish: https://tinyurl.com/ykdz53u2All my various links can be found here:http://links.vicedrhino.com

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Plato's account of the once great island of Atlantis out to the west, beyond the world known to his fellow Athenians, and why it disappeared many thousands of years before his time. There are no sources for this story other than Plato, and he tells it across two of his works, the Timaeus and the Critias, tantalizing his readers with evidence that it is true and clues that it is a fantasy. Atlantis, for Plato, is a way to explore what an ideal republic really is, and whether Athens could be (or ever was) one; to European travellers in the Renaissance, though, his story reflected their own encounters with distant lands, previously unknown to them, spurring generations of explorers to scour the oceans and in the hope of finding a lost world. The image above is from an engraving of the legendary island of Atlantis after a description by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). With Edith Hall Professor of Classics at Durham University Christopher Gill Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter And Angie Hobbs Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield Producer: Simon Tillotson

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Plato's account of the once great island of Atlantis out to the west, beyond the world known to his fellow Athenians, and why it disappeared many thousands of years before his time. There are no sources for this story other than Plato, and he tells it across two of his works, the Timaeus and the Critias, tantalizing his readers with evidence that it is true and clues that it is a fantasy. Atlantis, for Plato, is a way to explore what an ideal republic really is, and whether Athens could be (or ever was) one; to European travellers in the Renaissance, though, his story reflected their own encounters with distant lands, previously unknown to them, spurring generations of explorers to scour the oceans and in the hope of finding a lost world. The image above is from an engraving of the legendary island of Atlantis after a description by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). With Edith Hall Professor of Classics at Durham University Christopher Gill Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter And Angie Hobbs Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield Producer: Simon Tillotson

"Courage is knowledge of which things are to be chosen and avoided and neither." Diogenes Laertius, 7.92     In this episode of The Stoic Salon Podcast, we discuss how Stoicism defines courage and how courage is connected with the other virtues of wisdom, justice, and balance. If you are interested in learning more, join us in October 2022 for our Courageous Paths to Flourishing, Stoicon Women. Our theme this year is courage and we invite women and everyone to join us to learn what the Stoics might have to say about courage and to find and grow our own natural capacity for courage. Information: https://pathstoflourishing.org   Discussion points: 0:00 Welcome to The Stoic Salon Podcast and introducing guests Professor Chris Gill and Sukhraj Gill (see bio links below). 4:25 Please subscribe, follow, support. Email hello@kathrynkoromilas.com with any questions. 5:10 Welcome to the guests and first question about personal notions of courage. 7:25 Chris mentions awesome example of his dad saving a man. 9:50 Sukhraj offers her own examples of courage 11:40 Question about external validation or reward of courage, what does it look like? What about less visible types of courage? 18:22 Courage as restraint or choosing silence 21:24 Courage beyond the military style. Courage is more universal. Chris talks about Plato's dialogue Laches. 23:10 Chris mentions Euripides' Medea (rather stand in battle than have a baby) and Sukhraj talks about courage for women 28:53 Chris talks about courage and unity of the virtues, can't separate courage from the other virtues 31:10 Chris talks about the importance of facing death and its link with courage and Musonius Rufus quote 32:30 Courage as knowledge and Chris brings in personal examples 36:10 Sukhraj talks about the unity of the virtues 42:20 A quote from Seneca 42:50 Fear. Stoic vs Aristotelian view. Chris's definition of courage - knowing how to act correctly in facing fear. 50:15 A comment about women, fear, courage and a personal example 55:00 How to know how to be courageous in a world where there are so many causes to stand up for. About the guests: Christopher Gill: https://platosacademy.org/christopher... Christopher Gill is a scholar of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy (Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter, UK). Much of his recent work has been centred on Stoic philosophy, including Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Books 1-6, translated with an introduction and commentary (2013), and the introduction and notes to the Oxford World's Classics translations (by Robin Hard) of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Also, since 2012, He has been closely involved with Modern Stoicism, a collaborative project and organization designed to make Stoic principles accessible as life-guidance to a broad public audience. In that connection, He has given many talks at Stoicon conferences, including one in Athens in 2019, written many blog-posts for Stoicism Today, and worked with others on the handbook for the annual on-line Stoic Week course.   Sukhraj Gill Sukhraj lives in London and practises as a solicitor at a law firm. She was introduced to Stoicism through the Aurelius Foundation and enjoys reading around Stoic ideas and practice. In her free-time she enjoys yoga, voluntary work for a children's charity and reading. https://aureliusfoundation.com/founders/ About the host: Kathryn Koromilas (https://kathrynkoromilas.com/) is an author, educator, writing instructor, and a mindset and creativity coach. She uses ancient wisdom and writing practices to help her reignite creativity, reimagine purpose, and foster a thriving writing practice. Her interest in living an examined life has led her to be a lifelong student of philosophy and recently explore the philosophies of Stoicism and Buddhism. In 2017, she founded The Stoic Salon where she meets with like-minded and life-hearted souls to read and write with the Stoics. In 2021, she co-founded Paths to Flourishing with philosopher Brittany Polat to give a stronger voice to women in Stoicism. #Stoicism #KathrynKoromilas #courage

This lecture was given on March 3, 2022 at Trinity College Dublin. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: John M. Rist was educated in classics at Trinity College, Cambridge. He taught Greek at University College in the University of Toronto from 1959 to 1969 and from 1969 to 1980 was a professor of classics at the University of Toronto. He taught from 1980 to 1983 as Regius Professor of Classics at the University of Aberdeen, and returned to the University of Toronto, where he was professor of classics and philosophy from 1983 to 1996, with a cross-appointment to St. Michael's College from 1983 to 1990. In 1997, Rist became professor emeritus of the University of Toronto in 1997. He has been part-time visiting professor at the Institutum Patristicum Augustinianum in Rome since 1998. In 1976 Rist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 1991 he was elected a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. In 1995 he was the Lady Davis Visiting Professor in Philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Professor Rist has written more than 100 scholarly works, including the following books: Man, Soul and Body: Essays in Ancient Thought from Plato to Dionysius (1996), Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized (1994), The Mind of Aristotle (1989), Platonism and Its Christian Heritage (1985), Human Value: A Study of Ancient Philosophical Ethics (1982), On the Independence of Matthew and Mark (1978), The Stoics (1978), Epicurus: An Introduction (1972), Stoic Philosophy (1969), Plotinus: The Road to Reality (1967), and Eros and Psyche: Studies in Plato, Plotinus and Origen (1964). He is the author of more than 80 articles on ancient Greek philosophy, Hellenistic philosophy, Plotinus and Neoplatonism, Patristics, and medieval philosophy.

This Thursday I speak with Prof. Massimo Pigliucci. We discuss stoicism and its important role in a person's life, what is stoic philosophy? How do ancient teachings continue to be relevant for us today? What are stoic principles? How do you become a stoic? When is the right age to begin teaching and developing stoicism? Can anyone truly be a stoic? All this a more on MOI Thanks, Massimo!

This talk was delivered on November 9, 2021 at the University of Edinburgh. For information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: John M. Rist was educated in classics at Trinity College, Cambridge. He taught Greek at University College in the University of Toronto from 1959 to 1969 and from 1969 to 1980 was a professor of classics at the University of Toronto. He taught from 1980 to 1983 as Regius Professor of Classics at the University of Aberdeen, and returned to the University of Toronto, where he was professor of classics and philosophy from 1983 to 1996, with a cross-appointment to St. Michael's College from 1983 to 1990. In 1997, Rist became professor emeritus of the University of Toronto in 1997. He has been part-time visiting professor at the Institutum Patristicum Augustinianum in Rome since 1998. In 1976 Rist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 1991 he was elected a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. In 1995 he was the Lady Davis Visiting Professor in Philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Professor Rist has written more than 100 scholarly works, including the following books: Man, Soul and Body: Essays in Ancient Thought from Plato to Dionysius (1996), Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized (1994), The Mind of Aristotle (1989), Platonism and Its Christian Heritage (1985), Human Value: A Study of Ancient Philosophical Ethics (1982), On the Independence of Matthew and Mark (1978), The Stoics (1978), Epicurus: An Introduction (1972), Stoic Philosophy (1969), Plotinus: The Road to Reality (1967), and Eros and Psyche: Studies in Plato, Plotinus and Origen (1964). He is the author of more than 80 articles on ancient Greek philosophy, Hellenistic philosophy, Plotinus and Neoplatonism, Patristics, and medieval philosophy.

Reading the Phaedo, it struck me how similar Plato's ideas about the soul are to those of Christianity, and this in turn led me to an investigation in which I compared ideas about the soul and the afterlife held by the ancient Hebrew people to those held by the early Christians, and those in turn to those presented in Plato's dialogues and the other works of Ancient Greek philosophy. Transcript with citations available at asatanistreadsthebible.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatanistreadsthebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatanistreadsthebible/support

Review of Jennifer C. Lane, Finding Christ in the Covenant Path: Ancient Insights for Modern Life, (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center at Brigham Young University / Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2020). 188 pages. Hardcover, $29.99. Abstract: In the first half of her book, Lane takes us on a tour of ancient worlds by introducing us to ancient words, […] The post Understanding Covenants Anew: Using Ancient Thought to Enrich Modern Faith first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Review of Jennifer C. Lane, Finding Christ in the Covenant Path: Ancient Insights for Modern Life, (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center at Brigham Young University / Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2020). 188 pages. Hardcover, $29.99. Abstract: In the first half of her book, Lane takes us on a tour of ancient worlds by introducing us to ancient words, […] The post Understanding Covenants Anew: Using Ancient Thought to Enrich Modern Faith first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

In this episode I am joined by Sol from Infinite Depths. We discuss psychedelics, DMT, sensory deprivation, Platonism, consciousness, religion, and more! I hope you enjoy!  Follow Sol on social media:  @solbolt   @infinite_depths   @stokes_official_music   Infinite Depth's stash boxes on Amazon.    Stash boxes click here   Check out our website at www.thejuanonjuanpodcast.com Please shoot us a comment, rating, and follow us on social media! @thejuanonjuanpodcast Thank you for tuning in!

In this episode, I talk with Chris Gill about social responsibility, environmentalism, and cultural change.Chris has been a member of the Modern Stoicism team since its inception in 2012, and is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter.Check out some of Chris' other work at:Book list: amazon.co.ukInterview with The Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/christopher-gill-interview/Interview with The Stoic Fellowship: https://medium.com/stoicism/an-interview-with-christopher-gill-81940990456eIf you'd like to leave a comment for us about the podcast you've heard today, head over to https://modernstoicism.com/podcast-13-chris-gill-social-responsibility-environmentalism-and-cultural-change/Music in this episode was provided by bensound.com

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Christopher Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter, takes us deep into the territory of Atlantis, one of Plato’s most puzzling creations.

First aired on the Stoic Creative FB Page, on Saturday, November 18th, 2017. Welcome to another episode of The Stoic Creative Broadcast where the art of living and the creative process converge! I'm your host, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, available now on Amazon! Visit TheStoicCreative.com to download the free chapters. Get guided, and get going! Joinme and a panel of experts for the first-ever Stoic Creative Round Table! Leading experts on Stoicism and Creativity share insights, lessons, and resources about artistic motivation, developing your craft, intentional creation, engaging with the right audience, sharing work that matters and cultivating a fulfilling artistic life. Panelists Include: - Chris Gill - Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought and Stoic Week Founder at the University of Exeter - Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis - REBT Psychologist - Greg Sadler - Editor of Stoicism Today - James Taylor - Creativity Coach and Specialist - Martin Taylor - Jazz Guitarist and Educator - Alison Burns - Jazz Vocalist For more information visit: www.thestoiccreative.com.

First aired on the Stoic Creative FB Page, on Saturday, November 18th, 2017. Welcome to another episode of The Stoic Creative Broadcast where the art of living and the creative process converge! I’m your host, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, available now on Amazon! Visit TheStoicCreative.com to download the free chapters. Get guided, and get going! Joinme and a panel of experts for the first-ever Stoic Creative Round Table! Leading experts on Stoicism and Creativity share insights, lessons, and resources about artistic motivation, developing your craft, intentional creation, engaging with the right audience, sharing work that matters and cultivating a fulfilling artistic life. Panelists Include: - Chris Gill - Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought and Stoic Week Founder at the University of Exeter - Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis - REBT Psychologist - Greg Sadler - Editor of Stoicism Today - James Taylor - Creativity Coach and Specialist - Martin Taylor - Jazz Guitarist and Educator - Alison Burns - Jazz Vocalist For more information visit: www.thestoiccreative.com.

First aired on the Stoic Guitarist FB Page, on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017. Special Series - Meet the Modern Stoics In this series, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, brings in today's leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you thrive! In this episode, Scott speaks with Chris Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter. Topics covered in this episode include: - Three Important Lessons of Stoicism. - First Principles - Living in Accord with Nature. - Marcus Aurelius on Living Well & Legacy. For more information visit: www.thestoiccreative.com

First aired on the Stoic Guitarist FB Page, on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017. Special Series - Meet the Modern Stoics In this series, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, brings in today's leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you thrive! In this episode, Scott speaks with Chris Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter. Topics covered in this episode include: - Three Important Lessons of Stoicism. - First Principles - Living in Accord with Nature. - Marcus Aurelius on Living Well & Legacy. For more information visit: www.thestoiccreative.com