Épisodes

  • Reading session: Enchiridion 1–5
    Nov 20 2024

    Stoicism is so often learnt by discussing critical old writings and in our reading session today, we discuss five points from Enchridion, where we talk about the famous idea of the dichotomy of control, briefly touch upon attachment, and finally address how our attitudes and perceptions colour our world.

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    16 min
  • Stoic feminism
    Nov 13 2024

    Are the ancient ideas of Stoicism consistent with modern-day feminism? Are modern-day Stoics necessarily feminists? This is a complex question with an episode-long answer, but we are in the good hands of accomplished scholars who have thought deeply about the first question. As for the second question, the answer is simple: yes.

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    17 min
  • Living according to nature
    Nov 6 2024

    Stoicism advocates for living according to nature. But what does this mean? And what did the Stoics mean by nature? We also explore how this idea leads to an egalitarian society and hints at anti-racism and feminism.

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    21 min
  • Reading session: Seneca’s letters 1 and 2
    Oct 30 2024

    Stoicism is so often learnt by discussing critical old writings and in our reading session today, let us look at Seneca’s letters to Lucilius. We focus on letters 1 and 2 in today’s episode.

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    13 min
  • What is Stoicism?
    Oct 29 2024

    A bird's eye view of Stoicism, an attempt to define it, and all about the Stoic egg.

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    18 min
  • Does the world need another podcast on Stoicism?
    Oct 28 2024

    Why does this show even exist? We kick off by listing five objectives that might set this show apart from all the other podcasts out there that talk about Stoicism.

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    14 min