Listen "Epictetus' The Handbook | The New Thinkery Ep. 38"
Episode Synopsis
Tragedy, or calamity, is inevitable in life. How we deal with those events can be thought of as defining moments in our character. Many have sought to find the "best" way to endure calamities, and that's where the guys pick up this week, with Epictetus' brief text on stoicism, The Handbook.
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