Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life
I talk about the virtue of humility with Dr. Regan Lance Reitsma on a new episode of my Stoic Philosophy Podcast. We explore competing definitions for humility; versions of humility worth wanting; potential paradoxes when considering particular conceptions of humility; pride; moral failings; moral progress; and practical applications of humility drawing upon thoughts put forth […]
I’ll be hosting a Stoic Philosophy discussion group on death with dignity with the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia on August 20 of 2017. Join me and members of the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia (HAGP) for a free open-to-the-public Stoic Philosophy discussion group I’ll be hosting focused on the topic of death with dignity. […]
I talk about moderation and self-control in this episode of the Stoic Philosophy Podcast. We can have a more productive life through exercising moderation and self-control. We can question popular opinion; be introspective; take accountability for our thoughts and actions; stop making excuses and blaming others; limit our desires; shun a life of luxury; and […]
American Muslim Tim Maloney and Philosophy Professor Dr. Regan Reitsma will be joining me as guests on future Stoic Philosophy Podcast episodes. I’ll be including special guests in episodes of my Stoic Philosophy Podcast to be recorded and released later this month. Rather than uploading shorter episodes featuring my thoughts and commentary on Stoic texts, […]
A piece I authored titled ‘Stoicism and Suicide’ in which I encourage people to find the will to live was published on ModernStoicism.com. I recently wrote a piece on the topic of suicide based on an episode of my Stoic Philosophy Podcast titled ‘Stoic Philosophy: Suicide, Finding the Will to Live.’ I draw upon passages […]