Archive - The Stoa Letter

Emily Wilson Doesn’t Understand Stoicism or Epictetus

A defence of my favourite Stoic

15 hrs ago • Michael Tremblay

Epictetus and His Critics (Episode 234)

Emily Wilson's review of Robin Waterfield’s translations

Sep 15 • Caleb and Michael Tremblay

54:33

There is no ‘Trichotomy’ of Control in Stoicism

And why the Stoics wouldn’t like the idea of one

Sep 14 • Michael Tremblay

Can Cynicism set you free?

Lessons from a teacher of the Stoics

Sep 7 • Michael Tremblay

Stoic Psychology: Are We Born Blank Slates? (Episode 233)

Tabula rasa, preconceptions, and how the mind gets built

Sep 1 • Caleb and Michael Tremblay

49:34

August 2026

C.S. Lewis and the Tao | The Abolition of Man Part II

Why values aren't just opinions

Aug 18 • Caleb and Michael Tremblay

50:06

Patience Is Ours

Brief notes on a fictional model

Aug 17 • Caleb

The Odyssey Movie Review (Episode 231)

Zeus' law says you must listen to this podcast

Aug 4 • Caleb and Michael Tremblay

59:40

Is Christopher Nolan more Stoic than Homer?

Aug 3 • Caleb

July 2026

Pity the Tyrants

Positions of envy

Jul 27 • Michael Tremblay

Stoicism in Christopher Nolan's Odyssey (Episode 230)

Odysseus, the Gods, and Responsibility

Jul 21 • Caleb

24:25

Why Talent Is Overrated.

Ordinary excellence

Jul 20 • Michael Tremblay

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