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Stoicism Explored: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Life | William B. Irvine | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #22
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor William B. Irvine explores Stoicism's roots in Ancient Greece and Rome, explores its connection to religion and psychology, and discusses how Stoic principles like negative visualisation, the trichotomy of control, and bedtime meditation can help us navigate life's challenges. We'll also examine the concept of happiness as a by-product, the role of setbacks as Stoic tests, and how reflecting on death can deepen our understanding of life.
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🗣️ Highlights
[Highlight 1]: How did Stoicism start, and why is it so lucky that we know about it at all today?
[Highlight 2]: Is a belief in God or 'The Gods' required to practice Stoicism?
[Highlight 3]: What tools does Stoicism allow us to deploy to examine our lives and live more fully?
🕒 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
2:08 - William B. Irvine & Stoicism
10:19 - Stoicism & Ancient Greece
17:53 - Stoicism & Ancient Rome
23:07 - Stoicism, The Gods & Christianity
30:14 - God's, Stoicism and Psychology
36:41 - Happiness (as a by-product)
45:04 - Negative Visualisation
50:49 - The Trichotomy of Control
59:52 - The Last Time Meditation
1:06:35 - Setbacks and Stoic Tests
1:12:57 - The Bedtime Meditation
1:18:20 - Death: The Final Exam
1:26:12 - Reading Stoicism
1:31:38 - Closing Remarks
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A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B Irvine: https://amzn.to/404Bx2b
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B Irvine: https://amzn.to/402MFwI
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://amzn.to/3YkMDif
Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium by Seneca: https://amzn.to/4h64YqT
The Stoic Path on Waking Up by William B. Irvine: https://dynamic.wakingup.com/pack/PK7REQC?code=SCB895B8A&share_id=D9BA4B70&source=content%20share
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