The Hepictetus Version of the Serendi Prayer

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Hepictetus says that some things are up to us and other things are not. Modern stoics refer to that as the daconomia control, which i don't particularly like as a term but probably tere's no point in opposing the general trend so will just call it daconomeor control. The same idea pops up in different contexts and different cultures. You find it in eighth century buddhism, in eleventh century judaism under the serendi prayer. And its often used by 12 step organizations like alcoholic anonymus.

Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and former editor in chief for the online magazine Scientia Salon. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. He’s the author and editor of many books, including the one discussed in this episode: A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living.

In this episode, Eric and Massimo discuss what Stoicism teaches us about how to live a good and happy life.

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Massimo Pigliucci and I Discuss How to Live a Happy Life and…

His book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living
What the term Stoicism means
The Cardinal Virtues of practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance
Origins of the Serenity Prayer
How the judgments we have are ultimately in our control
Coming to acceptance with our own death and then continuing on with life in the present moment
The Dichotomy of Control
The Discipline of Desire and Aversion in Stoicism
The most important characteristic of a person in life
Philosophical Journaling

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