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Mentioned in 8 episodes
The Moviegoer
Book • 1961
Walker Percy's "The Moviegoer" is a philosophical novel that explores themes of alienation, meaning, and the search for authenticity in modern society.
The story follows Binx Bolling, a young stockbroker in New Orleans, as he grapples with existential questions and the search for meaning in his life.
Percy's writing is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and insightful exploration of human nature.
The novel blends elements of Southern Gothic and existentialism, creating a unique and thought-provoking narrative.
It's a story about finding one's place in the world and the challenges of living a meaningful life.
The story follows Binx Bolling, a young stockbroker in New Orleans, as he grapples with existential questions and the search for meaning in his life.
Percy's writing is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and insightful exploration of human nature.
The novel blends elements of Southern Gothic and existentialism, creating a unique and thought-provoking narrative.
It's a story about finding one's place in the world and the challenges of living a meaningful life.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as a favorite novelist who discusses the challenges of re-entry for creatives.
Ryan Holiday as a favorite novelist who discusses the challenges of re-entry for creatives.
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The Stoic Secrets to a Good Life (ft. Ryan Holiday)
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a novel with Stoic themes, highlighting a passage about living by one's lights and fighting for goodness.
Ryan Holiday as a novel with Stoic themes, highlighting a passage about living by one's lights and fighting for goodness.
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What Does Your Calendar Say? | 12 (Stoic) Secrets For Doing Your Best
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday and Wright Thompson as a favorite novelist, whose family is steeped in Stoic philosophy.
Ryan Holiday and Wright Thompson as a favorite novelist, whose family is steeped in Stoic philosophy. Wright Thompson on Untangling Myth from History in America
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in relation to his views on how art certifies a place and adds significance to it.
Ryan Holiday in relation to his views on how art certifies a place and adds significance to it.
Susan Straight on the Power of Story
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of the greatest novels of all time, focusing on the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
Ryan Holiday as one of the greatest novels of all time, focusing on the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. ESPN's Wright Thompson On What Makes Us Great… And Human
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a novel where the main character asks 'What do you love?', 'What do you live by?', and 'What do you think is the purpose of life?'
Ryan Holiday as a novel where the main character asks 'What do you love?', 'What do you live by?', and 'What do you think is the purpose of life?' What Do You Live By?
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his all-time favorite novels, recommended due to its exploration of Southern Stoicism.
Ryan Holiday as one of his all-time favorite novels, recommended due to its exploration of Southern Stoicism.
John Barry on the Great Influenza and the Value of Truth
