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Book · 1998 · Ethics

The inner citadel

by Pierre Hadot · Brought up by 1 person on 1 podcast

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And then I went back to p p Hado who did did this great um did this kind of great sort of introduction as to how to read meditation this is the inner Citadel right.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Oct 2024 Listen at 10:32

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The Inner Citadel by Pierre Hadot is a celebrated philosophical study examining the spiritual exercises and foundational meditations of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Brigid Delaney joined Ryan Holiday on The Daily Stoic to discuss reading Hadot's work as a crucial guide for properly interpreting ancient philosophical texts as practical spiritual exercises. Ryan Holiday repeatedly recommended the volume on the same podcast, praising the French philosopher's ability to illuminate stoic philosophy and helping listeners understand the profound meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Holiday emphasized that the book serves as an indispensable modern roadmap for anyone seeking to apply ancient wisdom to contemporary problems and long-term personal struggles. Through these enthusiastic endorsements, Hadot's work is celebrated as an essential companion for modern readers striving to build inner resilience and philosophical clarity in their daily lives, turning ancient theoretical texts into active daily practices for mental fortitude and peace of mind.

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Ryan Holiday and then I went back to p p Hado who did did this great um did this kind of great sort of introduction as t… 3
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“and then I went back to p p Hado who did did this great um did this kind of great sort of introduction as to how to read meditation this is the inner Citadel right”
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“it's this book it's really good it's by Pierre hadou it's called the inner Citadel”
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“this is Pierre hadou he's a French philosopher he wrote a fantastic book about Marcus Aurelius called the inner Citadel the meditations of Marcus Aurelius”

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