The Daily Stoic

Massimo Pigliucci on Why Virtue Matters

Feb 15, 2023

55:51

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Massimo Pigliucci

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The tension between virtue and pragmatism in leadership qualities.

The importance of instilling philosophical virtues in children for societal improvement.

The value of ancient philosophical texts in teaching moral lessons over historical accuracy.

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Stoicism and Scepticism: A Fusion of Practical Philosophy

Exploring the fusion of Stoicism and skepticism, Massimo Kegliuchi discusses the importance of practical philosophy in shaping individual lives and society.

Socrates on the Virtues

01:41

The Difference between Simple Bravery and the Cardinal Virtue of Courage

02:22

The Pragmatic Virtue of Cicero and Marcus

01:59

How to Be a Stoic in the New York Times

00:55

Introduction

3min

The Daily Stoke Podcast - Pronunciation Guide

2min

What Matters Is the Essence of the Person

2min

Alcibiades - Is He the Ultimate Project?

4min

Socrates Tells Al-Sibati, Don't Do It

3min

Aristotle's Courage Is Not the Same as the Cardinal Virtue of Courage

3min

The Virtue of Courage and Justice, Right?

3min

Virtua and Irritation Are Inextricably Intertwined

2min

Aretha Without Virtue, Is That Where They Come Together?

2min

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Is Virtue Important?

3min

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Dell Technologies' President's Day Deals Start Now

4min

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Is There a Contradiction Between Virtue and Pragmatism?

3min

13.

Let's Get What We Can Get Done Now, Right?

2min

14.

Why Socrates Decided Not to Get Into Politics, Right?

3min

15.

Are Philosophers Teaching Virtue to Politicians?

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Seneca and Nero

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The Bible and the Odyssey - What Matters?

3min

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Diogenes' Laeritus and the Imminent Philosophers

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The Only Purpose of Studying Philosophy Is to Make You a Better Human Being

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Is It a Good Idea to Bring Back Philosophers?

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Is There a Difference Between Philosophy and Philosophy?

4min

Ryan speaks with Professor Massimo Pigliucci about his new book The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders, what Alcibiades’s magnetism and lack of moral compass can teach us about what we look for in leaders today, the tension between being virtuous and being pragmatic, and more.

Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, the former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, the originator of Neoskepticism, and an advocate and popularizer of Stoicism. He wrote a viral piece in The New York Times called How to Be a Stoic as well as two books on Stoicism titled How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life and A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control a Stoic handbook. He also explores Stoic philosophy on his podcast Stoic Meditations.

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The Daily Stoic

Massimo Pigliucci on Why Virtue Matters

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

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Deep dives

Stoicism and Scepticism: A Fusion of Practical Philosophy

Teaching Virtue to Children: An Overlooked Solution

Ancient Texts and Moral Lessons: Understanding the Purpose of Philosophy

Comedians and Philosophers: Conveying Truth Through Comedy

Popularizing Western Philosophy: The Rise of Stoicism

Socrates on the Virtues

The Difference between Simple Bravery and the Cardinal Virtue of Courage

The Pragmatic Virtue of Cicero and Marcus

How to Be a Stoic in the New York Times

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Stoicism and Scepticism: A Fusion of Practical Philosophy

Teaching Virtue to Children: An Overlooked Solution

Ancient Texts and Moral Lessons: Understanding the Purpose of Philosophy

Comedians and Philosophers: Conveying Truth Through Comedy

Popularizing Western Philosophy: The Rise of Stoicism

Socrates on the Virtues

The Difference between Simple Bravery and the Cardinal Virtue of Courage

The Pragmatic Virtue of Cicero and Marcus

How to Be a Stoic in the New York Times

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