📚 2 Books mentioned in "Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice" of The Daily Stoic
Podcast: The Daily Stoic
Episode: Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice
Published on June 28, 2023
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Enchiridion
Buy Enchiridion by Epictetus on Amazon
Actually, Epictetus talks about this. He says, 'You know, someone’s working out, they’re lifting weights.' You don’t say, 'Show me your muscles.'
The host brings up Epictetus when discussing the practical application of Stoic philosophy. He quotes Epictetus, suggesting that in the context of someone's workout, it's not about showing off muscles.
Meditations
Buy Meditations by Aurelius Marcus on Amazon
There's some irony in that Marcus Aurelius's book is called 'Meditations,' but he's not doing any meditating in the sense that we understand it now. Right?
The podcast host highlights the irony behind Marcus Aurelius's book titled 'Meditations,' pointing out that despite its name, Aurelius was not engaged in meditation as we understand it today. This observation contrasts Eastern and Western practices.