Philosophy Bites William B. Irvine on Living Stoically
Jun 21, 2015
William B. Irvine, a modern-day Stoic, discusses the relevance of Stoicism today. Topics include the origins of Stoicism, famous Stoics throughout history, managing grief, embracing positivity, and the goal and strategy of attaining tranquility through Stoicism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Roman Philosophers and Stoicism
01:44 • 2min
Managing Grief and Embracing Positivity: The Stoic Approach
03:50 • 6min
The Goal and Strategy of Stoicism: Attaining Tranquility
09:43 • 2min
Teaching Philosophy as Self-Help and the Role of Philosophers
11:33 • 2min