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How to Almost Get Moral Dispositions Right
How to Almost Get Moral Dispositions Right
the originator of Utilitarianism didn’t think that only consequences mattered
Gregory Sadler
Jun 21
An Iron Law of Ochlocracy
An Iron Law of Ochlocracy
musings on leadership in movements that want to be leaderless
Gregory Sadler
Jun 17
Chapter 33 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 33 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
a medley of Stoic teachings about day-to-day living
Gregory Sadler
Jun 12
From Living In Harmony To Working Though Conflicts
From Living In Harmony To Working Though Conflicts
unpacking a classic Stoic teaching about the good life
Gregory Sadler
Jun 9
Epictetus’ Insights About Considering What Projects Involve
Epictetus’ Insights About Considering What Projects Involve
before you commit yourself, think about what your plan requires of you
Gregory Sadler
Jun 4
Chapter 32 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 32 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
how should we approach matters of “divination”?
Gregory Sadler
May 28
Can You Be Stoic At A Metal Show?
Can You Be Stoic At A Metal Show?
it depends on what you think Stoicism involves
Gregory Sadler
May 26
Epictetus’ Insight About Digesting Our Principles
Epictetus’ Insight About Digesting Our Principles
philosophical ideas don’t do us much good until we’ve made them our own
Gregory Sadler
May 22
Cicero’s On The Nature Of The Gods: Arguments For The Existence of God(s)
Cicero’s On The Nature Of The Gods: Arguments For The Existence of God(s)
an Epicurean, a Stoic, and a Skeptic walk into a dialogue. . .
Gregory Sadler
May 3
Anselm of Canterbury on Divine Power and What God Can’t Do
Anselm of Canterbury on Divine Power and What God Can’t Do
illuminating Anselm’s “argument” by considering what else he has to say
Gregory Sadler
Apr 14
Realizing Change and Choice Is Possible
Realizing Change and Choice Is Possible
Stoic perspectives on changing the person one is
Gregory Sadler
Apr 5
Plutarch’s On Frank Criticism Of Others And One’s Own Self
Plutarch’s On Frank Criticism Of Others And One’s Own Self
applying the same standards to ourselves when we criticize others
Gregory Sadler
Mar 30
Epictetus Insights On Taking A Pause With Pleasures
Epictetus Insights On Taking A Pause With Pleasures
you don’t have to hold back forever, but just a little while can be helpful
Gregory Sadler
Mar 24
Epictetus Picking Things Up By The Right Handle
Epictetus Picking Things Up By The Right Handle
a helpful analogy for handling relationships well
Gregory Sadler
Mar 16
Dealing With Messing Up
Dealing With Messing Up
Stoicism doesn’t promise you won’t fail. But it can wean you away from unproductive responses
Gregory Sadler
Mar 10
St. Anselm Of Canterbury On The Virtue Of Humility
St. Anselm Of Canterbury On The Virtue Of Humility
a central concept in Anselm’s thought analogized to a seven story mountain
Gregory Sadler
Mar 6
Epictetus’ Insights About When Someone Gets What You Don’t
Epictetus’ Insights About When Someone Gets What You Don’t
when you start feeling envious, think things through
Gregory Sadler
Feb 29
A Stoic Approach To Grieving
A Stoic Approach To Grieving
short reflections on the loss of a companion
Gregory Sadler
Feb 26
Reminders From Seneca About Maxims . . . But Also Stoic Quotes
Reminders From Seneca About Maxims . . . But Also Stoic Quotes
put them in context and make sure they’re real
Gregory Sadler
Feb 9
10 Fake Quotes Definitely Not From The Stoic Philosopher Seneca
10 Fake Quotes Definitely Not From The Stoic Philosopher Seneca
don’t get suckered by these popular but falsely attributed one-liners!
Gregory Sadler
Jan 30
Seneca’s Insights About Buying Too Many Books
Seneca’s Insights About Buying Too Many Books
How many books are enough? It depends. . .
Gregory Sadler
Jan 23
Balancing Optimism With Realism
Balancing Optimism With Realism
is there really a Stockdale “paradox”?
Gregory Sadler
Jan 16
Martin Luther King On Anger’s Uses, Temptations, and Transformations
Martin Luther King On Anger’s Uses, Temptations, and Transformations
what role did King envision for this emotion in fighting injustice?
Gregory Sadler
Jan 15
Seneca’s Insights on Crying, Laughing, Or Accepting
Seneca’s Insights on Crying, Laughing, Or Accepting
better to laugh than cry, and better than both is to be able to accept
Gregory Sadler
Jan 14
Chapter 31 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 31 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
What does genuine piety look like? The great Stoic unpacks wha
Gregory Sadler
Jan 11
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