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Stoicism is not just self-help for men
No, Stoicism is not just self-help for men, but it isn't hardcore cynicism either.
Dec 11 • Michael
Stoic Ideas That Cut Against Modern Culture (Episode 213)
Are these Stoic claims too extreme for you?
Dec 9 • Caleb and Michael
50:18
9 quotes from a renegade psychiatrist
Thomas Szasz on how to live.
Dec 8 • Caleb
One thing and only one, philosophy
Commentary on Meditations 2.17
Dec 5 • Caleb
Conversation w/ Daniel Greco - Yale Professor of Philosophy
A recording from Michael's live video
Dec 2 • Michael and Daniel Greco
1:04:31
Becoming Rich Won't Make You Free (Episode 212)
Pursuing wealth as a Stoic
Dec 2 • Caleb
12:45
7 Politically Incorrect Truths from the Stoics
Ancient wisdom against modern politics and culture
Dec 1 • Caleb

November 2025

Question Every Impression | Ancient Skepticism (Episode 211)
Sextus Empiricus on Suspending Judgment
Nov 25 • Caleb and Michael
54:30
On astonishment for the ordinary
Surprise and gratitude
Nov 24 • Caleb
The soul of man does violence to itself
Notes on Meditations 2.16
Nov 21 • Caleb
How to Resist Pressure (Episode 210)
Plutarch's how to guide for how to not be a pushover
Nov 18 • Caleb and Michael
47:14
Why we worry (and should)
Worry as wisdom
Nov 17 • Caleb
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