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/

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/

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.

Jeremy Reid, Assistant Professor in Philosophy at San Francisco State University, discusses anger and forgiveness from a Stoic perspective. They explore why we get angry, how to respond to wrongdoing, the importance of forgiveness, and the concept of self-forgiveness. They also touch on the role of flexibility, compassion, and the Stoic philosophy on other people's anger. This conversation provides valuable insights into understanding anger and applying Stoic principles in daily life.

In this podcast, Caleb and Michael discuss the Stoic perspective on shame and self-respect. They explore the nature and purpose of shame, the relationship between value judgments and emotion, and the concept of conscience in Stoicism. They also delve into different types of shame and how it relates to personal growth. Overall, it's a fascinating exploration of the complexities of shame and its role in living a virtuous life.

Zena Hitz discusses her book 'A philosopher looks at the religious life' in this conversation. They delve into meaning, Christianity, Stoicism, wholeheartedness, abandonment, devotion, service, happiness, freedom, and Nietzsche.

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael“It’s worse to be the thief, than the person who has their things stolen from them”In this conversation, Michael and Caleb talk about how Stoics think about anger, revenge, and justice.They cover common philosophical views of punishment – and note where the Stoics would disagree. This topic is important in many areas of our lives. It's about how we handle situations when someone has treated us badly, how we think about guilt, and how we can build just communities.(00:35) Introduction(06:55) Common Accounts of Punishment(15:51) Stoicism and Anger(25:47) Epictetus on Punishment (32:26) Responding as a Stoic(33:56) The Stoic Review of Everyone Else's Take on Punishment ***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/