Rob Colter on Stoic Freedom (Episode 120)

In this podcast, Caleb speaks with professor Rob Colter.

Rob has extensive experience teaching Stoicism in camps, universities, and prisons.

He talks about the powerful idea of Stoic freedom, how he’s seen Stoicism make a difference in people’s lives, and why he calls himself a Socratic.

Learn more about Wyoming Stoic Camp here.

(00:51) Stoicism

(03:49) Rationality

(09:10) The Central Idea: Freedom

(21:34) Teaching Stoicism

(27:06) How Stoicism Changes Lives

(33:32) Role Ethics

(35:28) Underrated Stoic Ideas

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