Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2023-02-18

Ryan Holiday & Sam Harris: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic

Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice

2 books · With Sam Harris · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Ryan speaks with Sam Harris about the overlap between eastern and western philosophy, how mindfulness practices like meditation help us become better Stoics, why he is so dedicated to providing his content for free, and more. Sam Harris is a philosopher, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Making Sense Podcast.

Sam Harris discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus and Enchiridion.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Meditations

   Aurelius Marcus · at 5:14 · mentioned 2 times

   Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless Stoic wisdom on endurance, duty, and virtue.

   Discussed

   “there's some irony in that Marx realis's book is called meditations but he's not doing any meditating in the sense that we understand it now”

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   Enchiridion

   Epictetus · at 13:02

   Enchiridion by Epictetus is a classic Stoic handbook that offers concise maxims and practical guidance on controlling one's perceptions and desires.

   Discussed

   “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.'”

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