The Sunday Stoic
Applying ancient philosophy to modern life.The Sunday Stoic Podcast is a weekly show for those seeking to live a life guided by reason, virtue, and resilience.
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Musonius Rufus, Lecture 07 - That One Should Disdain Hardships (opens the original)
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Steve and Dan discuss the seventh lecture of Musonius Rufus - That One Should Disdain Hardships. They discuss how Musonius Rufus argues that when we see people willing to go to extraordinary lengths to acquire Externals, it should inspire us to go to similar lengths and take similar risks to develop what matters most - Virtue.
Musonius Rufus, Lecture 06 - On Training (opens the original)
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Steve and Dan discuss the sixth lecture of Musonius Rufus - On Training. In the previous lecture, Musonius Rufus argued that practice was more beneficial than studying theory for the cultivation of Virtue. In this lecture, Musonius Rufus describes what sort of training should be done by a Stoic practitioner. For example, Musonius Rufus divides training into two categories. The first category is for the soul (mind) alone, and the second category is for both the body and soul (mind) together. http
Musonius Rufus, Lecture 05 - What is More Effective, Theory or Practice? (opens the original)
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Steve and Dan present an abbreviated version of Lecture 5, and discuss whether cultivating Virtue is best brought about through the study of theory, or putting basic philosophical principles into practice every day. Many people who study philosophy favor reading a great deal of philosophical theory and give little thought to practical application in life, for example, what is done in modern academic philosophy departments. Folks who think Wisdom is attainable solely through exposure to wise thou
The Trial of Socrates Part 1 and 2 (opens the original)
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In this rebroadcast, we revisit the trial of Socrates—a pivotal moment in the history of Western civilization and a powerful influence on the Stoic tradition. Facing accusations, judgment, and ultimately death, Socrates offers an enduring example of courage, integrity, and commitment to principle.
Musonius Rufus, Lecture 04 - Should Daughters Receive the Same Education as Sons (opens the original)
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Steve and Dan continue their journey through the lectures of Musonius Rufus. In this episode, they discuss Lecture 04, "Should Daughters Receive the Same Education as Sons." In Lecture 03, Musonius Rufus argued that women were equally capable as men in Reason and capacity to pursue Virtue. In Lecture 04, Musonius argued that women should receive the same philosophical education as men, and why.
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