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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
Seneca’s Insights About Listening To Voices From The Past
Seneca’s Insights About Listening To Voices From The Past
how to enjoy the riches of earlier philosophers’ thoughts
Gregory Sadler
Jan 10
10 Fake Quotes Definitely Not From The Stoic Philosopher Epictetus
10 Fake Quotes Definitely Not From The Stoic Philosopher Epictetus
the great Stoic philosopher deserves better than these misattributions!
Gregory Sadler
Jan 8
Lev Shestov’s Insights About Logical Thinking, Philosophy, & Imagination
Lev Shestov’s Insights About Logical Thinking, Philosophy, & Imagination
beware for the narcs of logical thinking!
Gregory Sadler
Jan 7
How Should Stoics Deal With Regret?
How Should Stoics Deal With Regret?
does this emotion possess any positive use or significance?
Gregory Sadler
Jan 4
Chapter 30 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 30 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
useful clarifications about Stoicism, roles and relationships, and duties towards other people
Gregory Sadler
Jan 2
Lev Shestov’s Insights About Limits In His Parable Of The Pike
Lev Shestov’s Insights About Limits In His Parable Of The Pike
we all have our own glass walls to bump against
Gregory Sadler
Dec 27, 2023
“Is This Stoic?” Ask Yourself These Three Questions
“Is This Stoic?” Ask Yourself These Three Questions
asking the right questions is key when other people keep asking the wrong ones
Gregory Sadler
Dec 18, 2023
Chapter 29 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
Chapter 29 of Epictetus’ Enchiridion Explained
decide who and what you want to be, whether you’re up for it, and then if you are, get ready to stick with it
Gregory Sadler
Dec 14, 2023
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