Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

In this episode, Caleb speaks with Mahmoud Rasmi, a former philosophy professor from Lebanon, on philosophy, business, and the importance of asking questions well.Philosophy for Business Leaders: https://amzn.to/3NeQ7gihttps://twitter.com/Decafquest(03:04) Getting Into Philosophy(12:26) Losing Your Business(14:11) Philosophy vs Critical Thinking(25:23) Are Philosophers The Best Thinkers?(32:09) Getting Down to Business(38:46) Asking Questions(48:49) Leaving Academic Philosophy(54:44) Shifting Perspective(58:22) Stoa***Register for our freeworkshop: stoameditation.com/workshopSubscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/ Get full access to The Stoa Letter at www.stoaletter.com/subscribe

Caleb and Michael discuss Existentialism and its contrast with Stoicism, emphasizing authenticity, bad faith, and radical freedom. They explore human subjectivity, responsibility, and the search for meaning in a world without inherent purpose. The conversation touches on navigating life's challenges with existentialist tools and Stoicism, offering insights for personal growth and authenticity.

The hosts discuss Marcus Aurelius's Meditations 2.1, emphasizing premeditation and dealing with others. They explore the Stoic perspective on seeing goodness, overcoming anger, and working with others. The podcast also touches on the importance of the divine connection, responsibility of knowledge, and Stoicism's contrast with popular culture. Navigating social adversity is discussed as well.

Caleb and Michael talk about forgiveness and clemency. How does the Stoic idea of forgiveness differ from the popular account – and when should we pardon other’s wrongdoing or address it head on?(01:16) What Is Forgiveness?(15:59) The Stoic Account(25:00) Forgive Everyone At Once(28:18) Clemency(35:10) Is Clemency Only A Tool For The Strong?(45:07) Challenges***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/ Get full access to The Stoa Letter at www.stoaletter.com/subscribe

Jennifer Baker, a philosophy professor specializing in Stoicism, discusses teaching and living Stoicism in modern life. They explore topics such as Aristotle, natural vs actual virtue, Stoics in the economy, the Stoic answer to happiness, and why we aren't happy already.

Explore the Stoic approach to setting boundaries and the challenges faced by Stoic practitioners. Learn the importance of effective communication and enforcement, and how boundaries relate to Stoicism. Discover how to set and respond to violations, and the significance of determining one's role and values.

Caleb speaks with Allan from What Is Stoicism about the practice of Stoicism as a philosophy of daily life. They discuss underrated Stoic ideas, Stoic exercises, widening the domain of being, philosophy as gardening, and stoic meditation.

“Shadows and dust”Caleb and Michael talk about the philosophical themes in the epic movie “Gladiator.” It's the very first Stoa film review.(00:39) Introduction(07:26) Movie Review(09:32) Commodus as Anti-Model(13:57) Is Maximus Stoic?(17:03) Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator(19:50) Maximus is a Stoic Hero(23:28) The Afterlife(29:11) Proximo(34:37) Gladiatorial Games(37:19) Masculinity and Role Ethics(48:26) Restoring the Republic***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/ Get full access to The Stoa Letter at www.stoaletter.com/subscribe

Why does Musonius Rufus lecture on food and men’s fashion?Caleb talks to William O Stephens to find out. Learn how the Stoics thought about ordinary issues of life in order to live extraordinarily well.https://williamostephens.com/(01:11) Musonius Rufus and Epictetus(09:09) Why Care About Food and Fashion?(13:42) Food(23:16) Optimizing Health(29:58) The Social Dimension(36:14) Beards(45:17) What is Natural?(52:42) Epictetus on Beards***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/ Get full access to The Stoa Letter at www.stoaletter.com/subscribe

Michael, a guest on the podcast, discusses determinism and freewill in Stoicism. The conversation covers Stoic physics, the argument for causal determinism, moral responsibility, and objections. They explore the conflict between Stoic agency and determinism, the implications of determinism on punishment and praise, and the significance of determinism in Stoic philosophy. They also touch on the understanding of Stoicism without complete determinism and the role of providence in human freewill.