Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2020-05-14
Books mentioned on 5 Exercises From Stoicism To Improve Your Life - Massimo Piggliuci - #170
Massimo Piggliuci is a Professor of Philosophy at City College and an author. Despite being 2500 years old, Stoicism has recently seen a surge in popularity.
Massimo Pigliucci recommended The Consolation of Philosophy, and discussed THE PLAGUE by Albert Camus, Meditations by Aurelius Marcus, and The consolations of philosophy by Alain De Botton. Also mentioned: Enchiridion, On the Shortness of Life, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, and Nicomachean Ethics.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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THE PLAGUE
The Plague by Albert Camus is a classic existentialist novel that uses the allegorical setting of a city struck by a deadly epidemic to explore profound themes of human suffering, absurdism, collective responsibility, and resilience.
Discussed“one of the best-selling books is canoes the plague not surprisingly right”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless reflections on Stoic philosophy, self-discipline, and mortality.
Discussed“or Marcus Aurelius meditations and and Senecas writings yeah that's that's amazed”
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The Consolation of Philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius is a foundational medieval philosophical classic written as the Roman statesman awaited execution, addressing the nature of fortune, free will, and true happiness.
Recommended“is the consolation of philosophy by beau Asia's not to be confused with the consolations of philosophy plural by the bottom right”
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The consolations of philosophy
Discussed“is the consolation of philosophy by beau Asia's not to be confused with the consolations of philosophy plural by the bottom right”
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Enchiridion
Enchiridion by Epictetus is a concise handbook of Stoic ethical advice compiled by his disciple Arrian, offering timeless guidance on how to achieve tranquility by focusing exclusively on what is within one's control.
Discussed“in fact Epictetus mentions explicitly this approaching the enchiridion”
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On the Shortness of Life
On the Shortness of Life by Seneca is a foundational Stoic philosophical essay that examines the perception of time, mortality, and the importance of mindful attention to make every minute count.
Discussed“and Seneca does it at the end of on Inger”
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman is a popular science book exploring behavioral economics, cognitive biases, and the dual systems that drive human thought.
Discussed“Some of your listeners might be familiar with Daniel Kahneman best-selling book thinking faster slow”
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Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle's classical treatise on virtue, happiness, and human flourishing remains a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry and ethical discussion.
Discussed“I believe it is in the Nicomachean ethics”
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Other mentions in this episode (6) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“how to be a stoic the first book that I wrote about was amiss been published in Japan and Korea and China”
“you know in a book that I co-edited recently called how to live a good life there's a chapter on epic Uranus”
“so here's called a handbook for for new study I think in UK the title is living like a stoic or something like that”
“live like historic in the UK edition is the practical one it's got these 52 exercises”
“how to be a stoic is my earlier book and it's it's more comprehensive it includes a historic theory a little bit of history”
“there is a new one coming out in September and it's called a field guide to a happy life to be happy life”