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Arrian: Anabasis Alexandri, books V-VII ; Indica
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Arrian: Anabasis Alexandri, books V-VII ; Indica by Arrian preserves the historical campaigns of Alexander the Great alongside geographical and ethnographic observations of India. On the Modern Wisdom podcast episode titled The Stoic Guide To A Happy Life - Massimo Pigliucci - #239, released on October 31, 2020, guest Massimo Pigliucci discussed foundational classical philosophy. Pigliucci referenced the opening lines of the Enchiridion, which he referred to as the anchor reading, quoting its core premise that certain things in life are entirely up to us while other things are not within our control. This fundamental dichotomy of control serves as the bedrock of Stoic philosophy, teaching practitioners to direct their energy exclusively toward their own thoughts, intentions, and actions while accepting external outcomes with equanimity. By grounding oneself in this timeless distinction, individuals can drastically reduce unnecessary anxiety and frustration. Pigliucci's mention of the text's opening tenets highlighted how ancient wisdom continues to offer clear, actionable guidance for maintaining mental peace and rational agency in contemporary circumstances.
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Massimo Pigliucci um for instance if if you pick up the first the very opening of the anchor reading uh it says some things a… 1
“um for instance if if you pick up the first the very opening of the anchor reading uh it says some things are up to us other things are not up to us”
