Practical Stoicism

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William Stephens, author of the latest work on Epictetus and his Enchiridion (Epictetus's Enchieridion a New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics) pops on the show to talk about... what else? The Enchiridion. William is a joy, I love him, he's great, and I think you'll enjoy the chat.--If you'd like to register for our upcoming workshop you can go to https://actualstoicism.com/workshop and register for free.--If you'd like to purchase William's book, you can do so here: https://a.co/d/8cEE2Q5--#1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2 : Support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support#3 : Read Actual Stoicism : https://read.actualstoicism.com#4 : Read Everyday Stoicism : https://everydaystoicism.com#5 : Read Uphill From Here : https://read.uphillfromhere.com#6 : Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Use this link go.mycopilot.com/PRACTICAL to start your free 14 day trial with your own personal trainer on CoPilot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts discuss the concept of pride and its basis in Stoicism, emphasizing personal actions over external factors. They explore the nuances of pride, favoring admiration and joy over material possessions. The episode delves into redefining pride and the importance of aligning choices with nature for true pride.

The speaker shares their decision to go independent and make their podcast ad-free. They discuss their journey from hobby to being paid for their work. They reflect on self-discovery and their decision to monetize their passion project. The speaker apologizes for poor decisions and promises to return to the original format.

The podcast discusses the significance of Oikeiosis in personal growth and relationships. It explores the connection between justice and our roles in society, highlighting the importance of understanding our responsibilities. Ethical dilemmas of risking one's life to save others are examined, emphasizing the impact on personal roles. The podcast also delves into the ethics of heroism and the importance of reasoning and acting with virtue.

The podcast explores the Stoic perspective on shaping reactions and taking responsibility. It also delves into the concept of death and its relationship to evil, as well as the role of blame and responsibility in personal growth and wisdom. The limitations of blame and the importance of self-awareness are discussed, along with a reminder to adopt a sage-like mindset to avoid self-blame.

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Patreon supporter JC Howard asks a question about Virtue and specifically why it is the only good in Stoicism. I try my best to answer.--#1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2 : Support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support#3 : Read Actual Stoicism : https://read.actualstoicism.com#4 : Read Everyday Stoicism : https://everydaystoicism.com#5 : Read Uphill From Here : https://read.uphillfromhere.com#6 : Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Check out Neurohacker's QualiMind at https://neurohacker.com/practical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast explores the idea of obstacles in stoicism and how they can be turned into opportunities. It discusses the concept of viewing others as obstacles on the path to virtue. The host announces changes to the podcast and introduces a meditation from Marcus Aurelius. It also explores the comparison between stoicism and Buddhism. Listeners are informed about options to remove ads or support the speaker's work.