Introduction

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on Maven

In this discussion, Caleb speaks with Leo Konstantakos. Leo a veteran, professor of international relations and co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In.

We cover how Leo came to see Socrates in a different light, Stoicism in ancient Sparta, and how the ancients viewed justice differently. We also lightly spar over whether someone can or should call themselves Stoic today.

Leo has a unique cut on many of these issues and a clear love for the Stoic tradition, check it out.

Being Better

(02:03) Introduction

(02:48) Seeing Socrates in a New Light

(05:26) Rediscovering Stoicism

(10:01) Stoicism in Sparta

(16:18) Justice in the Ancient World

(25:11) Can You Be Stoic Today?

(41:53) Opposing Heroes

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