Arthur Brooks on Stoicism vs. Epicureanism | You Don’t Know What’s Going On With People

<p>Ryan reads today&apos;s Daily Stoic email and talks to Arthur Brooks about the differences and similarities in Stoicism and Epicureanism, the obligation we have to each other as human beings, the importance of virtue in modern society, and more.</p><p>Arthur C. Brooks is Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Brooks is the author of 11 books, including the national bestsellers <a href='https://geni.us/c7Beqeo'>Love Your Enemies</a> (2019) and <a href='https://geni.us/RYlENjw'>The Conservative Heart</a> (2015). He is a columnist for The Atlantic and host of the podcast <a href='https://arthurbrooks.com/podcast/'>The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks</a>.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='http://seed.com/stoic'>Seed</a>. <a href='http://seed.com/stoic'>Seed’s</a> Daily Synbiotic combines 24 clinically and scientifically studied probiotic strains with non-fermenting prebiotic compounds concentrated from Indian pomegranate. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit <a href='http://seed.com/stoic'>seed.com/STOIC</a> and use code STOIC to redeem 20% off your first month of <a href='http://seed.com/stoic'>Seed</a>’s Daily Synbiotic. </p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='http://publicgoods.com/STOIC'>Public Goods</a>, the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price. Receive $15 off your first <a href='http://publicgoods.com/STOIC'>Public Goods</a> order with no minimum purchase. Just go to <a href='http://publicgoods.com/STOIC'>publicgoods.com/STOIC</a> or use code STOIC at checkout.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a>, the maker of electrolyte drink mixes that help you stay active. Right now you can receive a free <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a> Sample Pack for only $5 for shipping. To claim this exclusive deal you must go to <a href='ht