Listen "#63: Stoicism, Philosophy & Free Will ft. Massimo Pigliucci"
Episode Synopsis
Massimo Pigliucci, stoic philosopher and professor of philosophy and author of How To Be A Stoic, talks about the importance of philosophy, Stoicism, Stoic vs. Aristotle vs. Epicureanism and free will.Massimo: https://massimopigliucci.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/TIMELINE:0:00 Introduction1:08 Why Is Philosophy Important?3:49 The History Of Stoicism9:03 What Is Stoicism18:06 Stoicism vs. Aristotle vs. Epicureanism25:26 Practical Applications Of Stoicism In Daily Life34:22 Do We Have Free Will?43:19 Nature vs. Nurture In Philosophy51:41 Is Nature Fundamental?57:58 Popular Criticisms Of Stoicism1:03:18 Lego Interpretation1:03:55 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:07:43 Death & Mortality1:11:50 Legacy1:14:29 Meaning Of LifeProducer & Host: Shalaj Lawania#stoicism
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