Episode 13: Friendship

What does a good friendship look like? Who should we admit into our circle of friends? Which qualities should we look for in people? How should we engage with our friends? What are some benefits of social relationships? How can we share our thoughts and feelings with friends? How many friends should we have? Should […]

12: Dr. William Irwin on Stoic Philosophy and Existentialism

I released a new episode of my Stoic Philosophy series titled ‘Dr. William Irwin on Stoicism and Existentialism.’ Listen on SoundCloud and YouTube. Dr. William Irwin — Chair of the Philosophy department at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — joins me to discuss parallels between Stoic Philosophy and Existentialism; his recent book ‘The Free Market […]

Episode 11: Overcoming Adversity and Welcoming Challenge

I released a new episode of my Stoic Philosophy series titled ‘Overcoming Adversity and Welcoming Challenge.’ Listen on SoundCloud and YouTube. Drawing upon writings from Seneca, I talk about cultivating an appropriate mindset in which to overcome adversity and welcome challenge. I explore preparation; foresight; acceptance; avoiding self-defeating thoughts and actions; focusing on processes rather […]