Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

Caleb and Michael debate the role of politics in the modern Stoic life. Caleb argues that Stoics should stay away from politics – like the Epicureanism. Michael thinks this couldn’t be any more wrong…

In this episode, Caleb speaks with Mahmoud Rasmi, a former philosophy professor from Lebanon, on philosophy, business, and the importance of asking questions well.

Philosophy for Business Leaders: htt…

Caleb and Michael engage in a discussion on Existentialism, explaining its essence, distinguishing it from Stoicism, and extracting valuable insights.

Michael underscores the significance of authentic…

For episode 100, Caleb and Michael discuss Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations 2.1.

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Caleb and Michael talk about forgiveness and clemency. How does the Stoic idea of forgiveness differ from the popular account – and when should we pardon other’s wrongdoing or address it head on?

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Caleb speaks with Jennifer Baker about teaching Stoicism and its application to modern day life. Along the way they discuss Aristotle, business ethics, the meaning of living in accordance with nature…

Caleb and Michael discuss the Stoics strategy for setting boundaries.

Learn about the issues many Stoic practitioners face with boundaries and how Epictetus counsels us to live better.

(02:59) What Are…

“Stoicism is not so much an ethic as it is a paradoxical recipe for happiness.”

Caleb speaks with Allan from What Is Stoicism about the practice of Stoicism as a philosophy of daily life.

They discuss …

“Shadows and dust”

Caleb and Michael talk about the philosophical themes in the epic movie “Gladiator.” It's the very first Stoa film review.

(00:39) Introduction

(07:26) Movie Review

(09:32) Commodus as…

Why does Musonius Rufus lecture on food and men’s fashion?

Caleb talks to William O Stephens to find out. Learn how the Stoics thought about ordinary issues of life in order to live extraordinarily we…

"Nothing has happened which was not going to be, and likewise nothing is going to be of which nature does not contain causes working to bring that very thing about."

The Stoics believed that we were r…

In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Jeremy Reid. Jeremy is an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at San Francisco State University. They talk about anger and forgiveness, using his excellent paper…

“And what are we by nature? We are free, honorable, and self-respecting. After all, does any other animal blush or feel shame?”

The fear of social disgrace, shame, can prevent us from living well. Ye…

“This day will end like all others.”

“And after that?”

In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Zena Hitz about her recent book “A philosopher looks at the religious life.” They discuss meaning, Christi…

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael

“It’s worse to be the thief, than the person who has their things stolen from them”

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Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael

Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Dr. Steven C. Hayes, the originator of acceptance commitme…

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael

In this conversation, Caleb and Michael discuss the discipline of action.

(02:30) Intr…

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael

In this conversation, I speak with Noah Rasheta about Buddhism.

We talk about the key t…

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael

“Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself”

In this conversation, Michael and C…

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael

In this conversation Caleb speaks with Alexandra Hudson, the founder of Civic Renaissa…