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Every book Brigid Delaney recommended on podcasts
Brigid Delaney appears on podcasts such as The Daily Stoic, where she establishes herself as an engaging author and seeker exploring the intersection of ancient philosophy, particularly Stoicism, and modern daily life. Throughout her podcast appearances, Delaney discusses and recommends several seminal texts that illuminate Stoic philosophy and its historical figures. She frequently emphasizes Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, describing it as an extraordinary, deeply poetic work of art and thought that offers timeless insights into human nature through private, inward reflections. To further understand the complexities of Stoic figures, Delaney expresses a deep admiration for James Romm's Dying Every Day, highlighting its exploration of Seneca's humanity and his complicated relationship with Nero. Additionally, she recommends Martha C. Nussbaum's The Therapy of Desire, praising its insightful examination of Stoic teachings through case studies that explore female perspectives and the role of desire. Delaney connects these classical texts to broader spiritual and meditative practices, using Marcus Aurelius's writings to demonstrate how observing one's thoughts has remained a consistent practice across centuries of human history.
Books recommended by Brigid Delaney
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless Stoic philosophy on duty, resilience, and self-reflection.
Recommended“I've read them and different interpretations of them. If you want to understand 'Meditations', that's a really great place to start. Well, I just thought about the timelessness: you have the same job as them.”
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The Therapy of Desire
The Therapy of Desire by Martha C.
Recommended“but she wrote a wonderful book called the therapy of desire, which looks you know there's a a case study”
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Dying Every Day
Dying Every Day by James Romm is a historical non-fiction book examining the complex and turbulent relationship between the philosopher Seneca and the Roman emperor Nero.
Recommended“I mean, there are different accounts of how culpable Seneca was. I love the James Romm book 'Dying Every Day', it's extraordinary. What I love about Seneca is his humanness; he had this ideal that he tried to reach, and the reality was working for Nero.”
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Moral letters to Lucilius
Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca is a collection of philosophical epistles written by the prominent Roman Stoic thinker to his friend Lucilius, addressing virtue, mortality, and the art of living well.
Discussed“'Letters to Lucilius' is a good example; that's addressed to someone, but you can see him working out death and grief in that work. Same with 'On the Shortness of Life'; it's an intellectual exercise and a spiritual exercise. They didn't have a pre-fitted philosophy or theology that they could live by; they had to come up with it themselves,”
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Books Brigid Delaney wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigid Delaney’s Life Changing Year of Living Like a Stoic | The Daily Stoic | 2024-10-02 | 12 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Um, one of my books, Well Mania was turned into a Netflix show. And, um, it's, it did a great first season. It did really well around the world.”