Robert A. Kaster

In this insightful conversation, Robert Kaster, Emeritus Professor of Classics at Princeton and author of How to Do the Right Thing, delves into the impactful teachings of Stoic philosopher Seneca. He highlights the importance of magnanimity and empathy in today’s world, offering practical steps to expand our understanding of others. Kaster shares Seneca’s techniques for achieving calmness, like nightly self-reflection, and stresses the need for continual self-improvement. He also discusses the relevance of Stoicism beyond modern misinterpretations, encouraging us to judge ideas independently.