The podcast are excerpts from Discourses and Selected Writings by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, translated by Robert Dobbin. The text presents Epictetus’s teachings on Stoic philosophy, a school of thought that emphasizes virtue, reason, and acceptance of what is beyond our control. Epictetus encourages readers to focus on what they can control—their thoughts, desires, and actions—and to accept events as they are, without resistance or judgment. The text also explores various Stoic concepts, including the nature of good and evil, the importance of reason, the relationship between God and humanity, and the value of virtue over external possessions.