Category: philosophy

  Kenny Luck is an author, filmmaker; photographer; videographer; and a doctoral student studying Human Development at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He released the documentary ‘Half Empty: Life in America’s Unhappiest City’ in 2016 and ‘Opioid Nation: The Making of an Epidemic’ in 2017. He last appeared on this podcast in June of 2017 […]

By Justin Vacula

August 11, 2018August 14, 2018

I respond to a New York Times piece by feminist author Jessica Valenti which encourages rejection of expectations that men be strong and stoic.

By Justin Vacula

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

I provide a short overview of practical core ideas in Stoicism which can help you live a more productive, examined, and fulfilled life.

By Justin Vacula

July 28, 2018July 30, 2018

Simon Drew of The Practical Stoic Podcast joins me to talk about self-improvement, goal setting, motivation, finding meaning in life, spending time well, reducing anxiety, friendship, music, and other topics.

By Justin Vacula

July 21, 2018July 21, 2018

Dr. Regan Lance Reitsma — Assistant Professor of Philosophy at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA — joins me to talk about similarities and differences between Stoicism and Christianity. We also talk about gratitude, prudence, integrity, humility, having proper perspective, goal-setting, minimalism, and finding meaning in life including one’s vocation.

By Justin Vacula

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018