Practical Rationality
Putting Philosophy Into Practice with Dr. Gregory B. Sadler and Friends
Footnotes To Plato? What Whitehead Really Thought
Footnotes To Plato? What Whitehead Really Thought
there’s much more to the tradition of Western philosophy than just that
Aristotle’s Insights On Responsibility For Our Own Character
Aristotle’s Insights On Responsibility For Our Own Character
we determine who we are through the choices we make
Chapter 38 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 38 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
exhibiting caution and care with our “governing principles”
Rene Descartes’ Insights On Who Should Not Doubt
Rene Descartes’ Insights On Who Should Not Doubt
he definitely didn’t think doubting was for everyone!
Whose Flourishing Ought We Be Concerned With?
Whose Flourishing Ought We Be Concerned With?
is it ethical to prioritize flourishing of those we are closest with?
Chapter 37 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 37 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
what does fulfilling our roles well mean?
Ursula K Leguin’s Insights About Writing What You Know
Ursula K Leguin’s Insights About Writing What You Know
rethinking what counts as “experience”
Chapter 36 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 36 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
clearing up contradictions and how Stoics resolve them
Albert Camus’ Insight About The Absurd and Routine
Albert Camus’ Insight About The Absurd and Routine
the absurd can slip into our lives at any point
10 Fake Quotes People Keep Wrongly Attributing to Cicero
10 Fake Quotes People Keep Wrongly Attributing to Cicero
don’t get suckered by these misattributions
Stoicism and Mindfulness: Several Overlooked Aspects
Stoicism and Mindfulness: Several Overlooked Aspects
it’s just as important to fill your mind as it is to empty or observe it
Musings About Platonic Virtues and Forms
Musings About Platonic Virtues and Forms
is there really a consistent and comprehensive conception of the virtues in Plato’s dialogues?
Chapter 34 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 34 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
one very useful Stoic practice you can apply to daily life
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
An Iron Law of Ochlocracy
An Iron Law of Ochlocracy
musings on leadership in movements that want to be leaderless
Chapter 33 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 33 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
a medley of Stoic teachings about day-to-day living
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
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
Chapter 32 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 32 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
how should we approach matters of “divination”?
Can You Be Stoic At A Metal Show?
Can You Be Stoic At A Metal Show?
it depends on what you think Stoicism involves
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
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. . .
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