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A Collection of Posts by Steven Gambardella

Nietzsche’s three steps to a meaningful life

Nietzsche’s three steps to a meaningful life

The story of the camel, the lion, and the child

Steven Gambardella

Oct 27, 2018

Philosophy Books for Self-Isolation

Philosophy Books for Self-Isolation

Your Reading List for a Better Life When We Come Out of This Crisis

Steven Gambardella

Mar 24, 2020

Stoicism: You Are What You Think

Stoicism: You Are What You Think

“Your soul takes on the colour of your thoughts” — Marcus Aurelius

Steven Gambardella

Feb 1, 2020

Marcus Aurelius: The View from Above

Marcus Aurelius: The View from Above

Getting Some Perspective from the Stars

Steven Gambardella

Dec 7, 2019

5 Philosophy Quotes to Make You Think

5 Philosophy Quotes to Make You Think

These Famous Philosophers will Make you Question your Beliefs

Steven Gambardella

Jul 17, 2020

The Prison of Snobbery

The Prison of Snobbery

How you judge others is how you judge yourself

Steven Gambardella

Sep 28, 2020

Montaigne: The Art of Life

Montaigne: The Art of Life

Live your own life rather than just live

Steven Gambardella

Aug 31, 2019

Freud’s Decision Hack Will Change Your Life

Freud’s Decision Hack Will Change Your Life

How to make a difficult decision by tapping your unconscious

Steven Gambardella

Oct 19, 2019

Nietzsche’s Cure for Negativity

Nietzsche’s Cure for Negativity

How to Harness the “Will to Power”

Steven Gambardella

Mar 2, 2019

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Marcus Aurelius: Learning to See Clearly

Marcus Aurelius: Learning to See Clearly

Stoicism, Substance and Style

Steven Gambardella

Jan 16

The Four Key Stoic Spiritual Exercises

The Four Key Stoic Spiritual Exercises

Build a Better World, Starting With You

Steven Gambardella

Dec 19, 2020

Plotinus: A Philosophy of Simplicity

Plotinus: A Philosophy of Simplicity

Finding Perfect Unity in Neoplatonism

Steven Gambardella

Dec 5, 2020

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