5 Exercises From Stoicism To Improve Your Life | Massimo Piggliuci | Modern Wisdom Podcast 170

Massimo Piggliuci is a Professor of Philosophy at City College and an author. Despite being 2500 years old, Stoicism has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. I wanted to find out why this ancient philosophy has found root in the modern world. Expect to learn what the underpinnings of stoicism are, how the foundational principles used by stoics made them resilient to setbacks, 5 exercises & thought experiments to help you improve your life, how to focus your attention where it is needed and much more... Sponsor: Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 85% off and 3 Months Free) Extra Stuff: Buy How To Be A Stoic - https://amzn.to/3fGh7TL Buy Live Like A Stoic - https://amzn.to/2WqLrKb Follow Massimo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mpigliucci Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom #stoicism #seneca #Epictetus - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Massimo PigliucciguestChris Williamsonhost

May 14, 20201h 26mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 14, 2020
Duration: 1h 26m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Massimo Piggliuci is a Professor of Philosophy at City College and an author. Despite being 2500 years old, Stoicism has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. I wanted to find out why this ancient philosophy has found root in the modern world. Expect to learn what the underpinnings of stoicism are, how the foundational principles used by stoics made them resilient to setbacks, 5 exercises & thought experiments to help you improve your life, how to focus your attention where it is needed and much more... Sponsor: Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 85% off and 3 Months Free) Extra Stuff: Buy How To Be A Stoic - https://amzn.to/3fGh7TL Buy Live Like A Stoic - https://amzn.to/2WqLrKb Follow Massimo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mpigliucci Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom #stoicism #seneca #Epictetus - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

Massimo Pigliucci
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Massimo Pigliucci and Chris Williamson, 5 Exercises From Stoicism To Improve Your Life | Massimo Piggliuci | Modern Wisdom Podcast 170 explores stoic Exercises For Modern Turmoil: Control, Virtue, And Resilience Chris Williamson and philosopher Massimo Pigliucci explore why Stoicism has resurged in modern times, especially during crises like COVID, and contrast it with other traditions such as Buddhism, Epicureanism, and existentialism.

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