Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.29: On Steadfastness Where can we find the good life? It seems we are all searching for that moment when everything clicks when bliss and happiness are fully present. Some seek it in their jobs, families, possessions, or power. But in Discourse 29 of Book 1, Read more
Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.23: That We Should Not Be Angry With Others; And What Things Are Great, And What Small, Amongst Men? Why should we not be angry with others? Discourse 1.28 follows the conversation Epictetus had in Discourse 1.27 on impression and the importance of right judgment. He Read more
Confidence is often spoken about, but rarely understood in its depth, despite its profound impact on how we live. How to be confident like a Stoic will show us why it is important. How it can create resilience and peace, and what we can do to increase our confidence. We Read more
Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.27 Understanding our impressions and knowing how to deal with them is key in Stoic philosophy. They say that the only good is Virtue and that we must live in accordance with Nature, but all of that falls flat if we can’t perceive the world as Read more
How to pray like a Stoic sounds like a contradiction. Why are Stoics praying, isn’t that something you do in a religion? And to answer that question, we’ll look into what praying is and how the Stoics look at it. It is important to understand how to Stoics look at Read more
“Far more important is the law of life, that we must do what follows from nature.” Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1, Chapter 26.1 As with many things in Stoic philosophy, the theory can be explained simply. Here Epictetus manages it in one sentence. The difficulty lies in the application to Read more
In Stoic philosophy, the concept of logos—universal reason—is central to understanding our place in the cosmos. While many look outward to comprehend this divine rationality, the path to understanding might be closer than we think. Table of Contents The Path to Universal Reason When I think about or picture the Read more
Introduction to Eric Weiner: The Journey from Journalism to Philosophy Eric Weiner’s path to becoming one of today’s most insightful philosophical writers began with an early sign of his adventurous spirit – running away from home at age five in suburban Baltimore. This early wanderlust would later shape his career Read more
The Socrates Express is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Join author Eric Weiner on a philosophical train ride where Eastern and Western thinkers meet. This epic journey will expand your mind and make you think about the important questions of life. Summary The Socrates Express is a collection of some of the Read more
The Discourses of Epictetus, Book 1.25: On the Same Subject. “If these things are true, and we are not stupid or acting a part when we say that good or ill for man lies in choice, and that all else is nothing to us, why are we still troubled?” Epictetus, Read more