From Socrates to Marcus Aurelius - Stoicism for Modern Life
Irfan Khan
Description
The guide for life we wish we had... In a similar approach to the Marcus Aurelius' Meditations for Modern Life podcast, but with the shared thoughts of co-hosts Adam Bates and Jamie Keeling adding the dynamic of two way conversation and their combined experiences through life! For most episode the theme will centre around a different piece of text or quote from a well known Stoic philosopher from those attributed to Socrates through the words of Plato, or to Epicurus, to Seneca or others. The aim is to bring you the guide for life, a life of happiness and fulfilment
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Episodes (18)
17: Episode 17 - If sharing this educates and saves lives, then I am glad I experienced coercive control! A Macrus Aurelius quote that leads to a discussion on spotting and surviving the most misunderstood form of domestic abuse
16: Episode 16 - Marcus Aurelius! To hide under the covers or to get up and face the challenge!
15: Episode 15 - Seneca and a quote from Letters from a Stoic that leads to a discussion around modelling of those we look up to, how their habits and routines can give a map for our own success!
14: Episode 14 - Socrates! A passage from Plato's Apology! The dilemmas of doing what is right versus what is less painful or more pleasurable in the moment
13: Episode 13 - Marcus Aurelius! Following on from the previous episode! We breakdown a Marcus Aurelius quote to highlight the importance of understanding how our thoughts and psychology adapts following emotionally traumatic experiences!
12: Episode 12 - Epictetus! Managing grief and the deepest of emotional challenges
11: Episode 11 - Aristotle on happiness! A passage from Nicomachean Ethics
10: Episode 10 - Seneca on the entanglement of fear and hope; the good of nature, animal instinct and living in the present moment!
9: Episode 9 - It's Plato time! Adam and Jamie cover a section of dialogue from Crito following the trial of Socrates
8: Episode 8 - Adam and Jamie break down another famous Marcus Aurelius quote and in doing so touch on a number of concepts that relate to your own life!