In our first episode on pure philosophy, we explore the concepts of Stoicism. It is one of the most practical philosophy that we could practice daily. It emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life, in accordance with society and nature. The philosophy has had a significant influence on many notable figures throughout history, including Seneca, Epictetus and the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who wrote extensively on the subject.

Today, Stoicism remains a popular philosophy among many people seeking to cultivate a sense of fulfilment and contentment. We hope that you get a lot out of this amazing episode.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:36) Origin of Stoicism

(00:04:46) Exploring the potency of Stoicism

(00:06:02) Stoicism for Everyone, Regardless of Profession

(00:10:05) Control What You Can, Accept What You Can't

(00:13:36) Suffering Comes from Trying to Control the Uncontrollable

(00:16:52) Marcus Aurelius as a Stoic King

(00:22:16) Stoic approach to Modern Life

(00:27:47) Recognizing a Stoic Person

(00:31:23) Logos: Following the Rules of Nature

(00:33:28) Moral Obligations of a Stoic

(00:35:45) Changing Ourselves instead of Others

(00:43:28) Marcus Aurelius and His Meditations

(00:48:10) What if Aurelius had met Epictetus?

(00:51:20) The Stoic Virtues

(00:53:03) Courage as the Biggest Virtue

(00:56:08) Facing Fear and Overcoming Difficulties

(01:00:04) The Role of Discipline in Stoicism

(01:02:11) Challenging Comfort Zones

(01:07:30) Finding Balance between Comfort and Hardship

(01:11:04) You Can Even Use Distractions

(01:14:33) The Importance of Wisdom in Stoicism

(01:16:32) The Humility of Socrates and the Pursuit of Knowledge

(01:18:50) Applying Wisdom and Mantras in Life

(01:21:24) The Legacy of Nalanda University and the Loss of Wisdom

(01:23:49) The Three Types of Wisdom: Good, Bad, and Indifference

(01:25:42) Justice as a Stoic Virtue

(01:27:58) Cosmopolitanism and the Concept of Home

(01:30:34) Justice as Moral Compass and Common Good

(01:35:00) Gratitude: Wealth and Poverty for a Stoic

(01:39:14) Suffering as an Opportunity

(01:41:52) Memento Mori : Remember You Must Die

(01:46:04) Facing Death and Making Decisions

(01:47:37) Practicing Stoicism in Daily Life