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  • Epictetus & The Dichotomy of Control | STOICISM | Einzelgänger

    Epictetus & The Dichotomy of Control | STOICISM

    Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkIf we only focus on what we can control, and let go of everything else, then nothing outside of ourselves can harm us. Now, the question arises: what exactly lies within our control, and what doesn’t? Here’s what Epictetus stated in the first chapter of the Enchiridion, and I quote:“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions.”#epictetus #stoicism #stoic
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    Keywords: philosophy podcast, meditation, diogenes

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    5 min
  • Stop Caring About What Isn't Yours: Epictetus’ Lessons from My Novel | Einzelgänger

    Stop Caring About What Isn't Yours: Epictetus’ Lessons from My Novel

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    Stoicism for Inner Strength: https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthIn this video I present a reading from my novel, The Urge: Fall of a Stoic.Video: Learn Stoic Tough Love: Epictetus’ Lessons from My NovelSupport the channel:
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    https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#stoicism #epictetus #stoicism00:00 Introduction
    02:21 Things weren't going well for him
    04:40 Epictetus enters
    09:40 Meeting a mysterious philosopher
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    Keywords: personal growth, stoic philosophy, eastern philosophy

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    22 min
  • The Philosopher Who Urinated On People | DIOGENES | Einzelgänger

    The Philosopher Who Urinated On People | DIOGENES

    Diogenes strongly opposed social values and institutions, because, according to him, these are at odds with human nature.He believed that human society infused us with all kinds of unnatural desires that are not only obsolete but also prevent us from being happy. Therefore, we should strip ourselves of these corrupting manmade constructs, so we’re able to live how we’re supposed to live: in agreement with nature.Diogenes’ stance toward everything cultured was very obvious. He practiced what he preached, behaving obscenely, with no regard for convention. It’s no surprise that people called him ‘doggish’, doglike, or simply ‘the dog’.
    This video explores Diogenes’ philosophy, and what we can learn from his ideas.Cuts, voice, footage, script by Einzelgänger. I also used Creative Commons, licensed material from Storyblocks, and Pixabay (links available upon request).Support the channel:
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    Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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    Keywords: taoist wisdom, western philosophy, personal growth, existentialism, meditation, seneca, buddhism, buddhist teachings

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    19 min
  • Seneca's Secrets to Stress-Free Living | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger

    Seneca's Secrets to StressFree Living | Stoic Philosophy

    In a letter to his dear friend Lucilius, Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote: “There are more things, Lucilius, likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”This video (Seneca's Secrets to StressFree Living | Stoic Philosophy) explores Seneca’s antidotes to worry and groundless fears.Support the channel:
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    Seneca 06: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seneca_committing_suicide_in_his_bath._Etching_by_C._Galle._Wellcome_V0006944.jpg00:00 Intro
    01:40 Groundless fears
    04:08 Are your sufferings real or imaginary?
    07:29 Even bad fortune is fickle#seneca #worrying #stoicism
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    Keywords: personal growth, seneca, western philosophy, alan watts

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    17 min
  • Philosophers: "Stop Caring About People's Opinions" (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus, Nietzsche) | Einzelgänger

    Philosophers: "Stop Caring About People's Opinions" (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus, Nietzsche)

    As for today, being hurt by other people’s opinions and actions remains a struggle we all face, especially in a world so polarized. Luckily, the philosophers of old shared valuable insights that could protect us from being harmed by people’s toxicity, stupidity, and shortsightedness.Video: Why You Shouldn’t Care What People Think… According to PhilosophersSupport the channel:
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    https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#stoicism #innerpeace #stopcaring00:00 Introduction
    02:42 Diogenes of Sinope
    04:42 Arthur Schopenhauer
    07:05 Epictetus
    09:35 Ralph Waldo Emerson
    11:38 Friedrich Nietzsche
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    Keywords: philosophy podcast, buddhist teachings, philosophical guidance, existential crisis, ancient philosophy, solitude, western philosophy, epictetus

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    19 min
  • Byung-Chul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than Ever | Einzelgänger

    ByungChul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than Ever

    Philosopher ByungChul Han argues that time has become atomized, causing it to lack direction, coherence, and meaning. As we hop from one event to another, none of these events carry depth or significance, which causes us to feel restless, anxious, nervous, and frantic.Video: ByungChul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than EverSupport the channel:
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    https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#burnout #byungchulhan #anxiety00:00 Introduction
    01:59 Quantity over quality
    06:49 The loss of time
    13:14 The art of lingering
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    Keywords: schopenhauer, personal growth, existential crisis, modern philosophy

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    24 min
  • Why Indifference is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Indifferent | Einzelgänger

    Why Indifference is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Indifferent

    Indifference is often viewed as a negative trait, something associated with a lack of empathy or concern for others. However, as the examples in this essay will illustrate, indifference can be a powerful and versatile tool. This video explores the power of indifference, unfolding five benefits of being indifferent.Video: Why Indifference is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being IndifferentSupport the channel:
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    Marcus Aurelius (4): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_(32393792365).jpg#indifference #indifferent #stoicism00:00 Intro
    02:04 Benefit (1)
    04:22 Benefit (2)
    07:21 Benefit (3)
    09:41 Benefit (4)
    11:40 Benefit (5)
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    Keywords: philosophy podcast, nihilism, meditation, philosophical reflection, stoic philosophy, philosophical guidance

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    20 min
  • Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen | Einzelgänger

    Wuwei | The Art of Letting Things Happen

    Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at nonaction, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wuwei.”
    But when we look for a definition of wuwei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.Some translate wuwei as “nonaction,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and others as “effortless action.”
    We find out that Taoism offers several layers, if you will, regarding how wuwei can enhance our relationship with the world. And how this ancient art of “letting things happen” doesn’t necessarily make us passive, ignorant bystanders but can actually improve how we act, leading to better outcomes.This video (Wuwei | The Art of Letting Things Happen) serves as a humble attempt to make the depth of this philosophical idea clear and practical.Support the channel:
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    02:05 Wrestling with nature
    05:19 Acting for the act itself
    07:57 The uncarved block
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    Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
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    Keywords: epictetus, buddhist teachings, modern philosophy, philosophy podcast, schopenhauer, seneca, existential crisis

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    18 min
  • Why Chasing Happiness is Pointless (The Hedonic Treadmill) | Einzelgänger

    Why Chasing Happiness is Pointless (The Hedonic Treadmill)

    Could it be that chasing happiness doesn’t make us happier and could even make us miserable? And if so, how should we go about this ‘happiness’ thing? This video explores the nature of happiness.Video: Why Stuff Won't Make You Happier | The Hedonic TreadmillSupport the channel:
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    https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#stoicism #epicurus #hedonism00:00 Introduction
    01:45 From happiness to distress
    04:26 The trap of pleasureseeking
    09:12 Unreliable happiness
    11:52 Choosing pleasure
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  • All I’m Offering is the Truth | The Philosophy of the Matrix | Einzelgänger

    All I’m Offering is the Truth | The Philosophy of the Matrix

    Check out my novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeThe Matrix, a science fiction film created by the Wachowskis, is probably one of the most influential movies ever made. The story starts when computer programmer Thomas Anderson, operating as a hacker under the alias “Neo,” discovers the truth about the world he’s living in, as he becomes aware of the existence of something known as “The Matrix.”The Matrix is considered a philosophical film that contains many existing philosophical and religious themes, like prophecy, love, truth, karma, the nature of reality, and living in a simulation. But there seems to be a particularly close connection between The Matrix and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.This video (All I’m Offering Is The Truth | The Philosophy of the Matrix) is a philosophical analysis of the Matrix film. It analyses The Matrix through the lens of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave while exploring the following question: do we, as human beings, actually want the truth?Please note: this video contains spoilers that reveal the plot.Support the channel:
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    02:37 The journey out of the cave
    06:22 Blind to the truth
    09:25 Rejecting a painful truth
    13:30 Suspension of disbelief
    18:39 Do we actually want the truth?
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