Lucilius’s Inbox (From: Seneca, Epictetus) | Ep. 8

18/08/2025 21 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode delves into the profound wisdom of two titans of Stoicism, Seneca and Epictetus. We explore Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic and compare his teachings with those in Epictetus’s classic guide, How to be free. We also tackle a central paradox of Stoicism: the tension between being your own master and accepting the role of fate, exploring whether these two seemingly opposite ideas can coexist.What you’ll learn in this episode:How to apply core Stoic principles from ancient texts to navigate the complexities of everyday modern life.An analysis of the apparent contradiction in Epictetus’s philosophy regarding free will versus pre-determined fate.A modern interpretation that helps to resolve the tension between control and acceptance.Practical reminders for how to use ancient wisdom as a guide for your personal journey.Ready to question everything? For more information and the original written content, visit www.zknihydohlavy.cz.