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Chapter 38 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 38 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
exhibiting caution and care with our “governing principles”
Gregory Sadler
Aug 28
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!
Gregory Sadler
Aug 13
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?
Gregory Sadler
Aug 11
Chapter 37 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 37 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
what does fulfilling our roles well mean?
Gregory Sadler
Aug 9
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”
Gregory Sadler
Jul 30
Chapter 36 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 36 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
clearing up contradictions and how Stoics resolve them
Gregory Sadler
Jul 28
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
Gregory Sadler
Jul 24
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
Gregory Sadler
Jul 15
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
Gregory Sadler
Jul 6
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?
Gregory Sadler
Jul 3
Chapter 34 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 34 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
one very useful Stoic practice you can apply to daily life
Gregory Sadler
Jun 23
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’ Insight About Picking Things Up By The Right Handle
Epictetus’ Insight About Picking Things Up By The Right Handle
a helpful analogy for handling relationships well
Gregory Sadler
Mar 16
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