The Sunday Stoic

In this classic episode, Dr. Benjamin Rider joins the show to discuss the similarities between the ancient philosophy of Daoism and Stoic Philosophy

The fear of death has haunted humans for as long as we’ve been able to imagine the future. The early Stoics knew this, and they insisted that learning to face mortality with clarity—not panic—is one of the first steps toward real freedom. This week, we open the worn pages of Marcus Aurelius’ journal to explore how he wrestled with anxiety, impermanence, and the stories the mind invents when we’re...

Carnivore diet? Vegetarian diet? Vegan Diet? This week Dan and Steve discuss how to eat like a Stoic? Also, check out this recipe for Zeno Stew! https://eatshistory.com/zenos-stoic-lentil-soup-a-taste-of-ancient-greek-philosophy/gan Diet?

In this episode, Dan Monks and Sean O'Connor act out a Socratic dialogue, wherein they explore how to behave appropriately when you are in the employ of a tyrant. The dialogue takes place circa 200 CE, but unfortunately, for many this scenario is not a hypothetical in our own time. Dan and Sean touch upon Living According to Nature, human nature, the universal human role, acquired roles, using...

Steve and Dan complete their journey through Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes. In this episode they discuss the sixth Stoic Paradox - That the Wise Man Alone is Rich. SundayStoic@Gmail.com

Steve and Dan discuss the fourth and fifth of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes, #4: That Every Fool is a Madman, and #5: That the Wiseman Alone is Free, and That Every Fool is a Slave.

Steve and Dan discuss the third of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - All Vice is Equal, and all Virtue is Equal. The Ancient Stoics held that all Vice / inappropriate actions were equal in value and likewise, all Virtue / appropriate actions were equal in value.  Do you agree or disagree?     

Steve and Dan discuss the second of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - Virtue is Sufficient for Happiness. The Ancient Stoics held that Virtue is all that is necessary for happiness.  How and why?  After all, aren’t wealth, prestige, and other External things also necessary to have the good life?    

In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss the first of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - Virtue is the Only Good. To know what to pursue in life, you must first know what is good. What did the Stoics say was the Good? Virtue, and Virtue alone.

A rebroadcast of an early episode where I had a chance to chat with the brilliant Brittany Polat about Stoicism and parenting. Check out her book Tranquility Parenting here https://www.amazon.com/Tranquility-Pa... Brittany also has a website! https://www.brittanypolat.com/

Dan explores the Reserve Clause in this episode and how it is a vital technique to pursue the Cardinal Virtue of Justice while mitigating the Passions of Anger and Fear.  The Reserve Clause relates to the cultivation of Justice, Temperance, and Courage.  The episode explores how the Reserve Clause relates to the Discipline of Action, and the Discipline of Desire and Aversion.  Dan also briefly dis...

Steve and Dan complete their journey through the Cardinal Virtues. This week they discuss Prudence / Practical Wisdom, and the Discipline of Assent

Steve and Dan continue their journey through the CardinalVirtues. This week they discuss Justice. Humans are inherently social animals, and Justice governs how we appropriately interact with each other. 

In this supplemental episode, Dan clarifies why he does not think military service in the USA is a prudent life choice in the present moment.

Steve and Dan continue their journey through the Cardinal Virtues. This week they discuss Courage / Fortitude. Of what use is knowing what the appropriate and Just act would be, if we lack the Courage to do the right thing?

Happiness is a byproduct of living virtuously.  In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss how to cultivate the cardinal virtue of Temperance.

What did Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, have to say about happiness, living according to nature, and achieving a smooth flow of life?  Steve and Dan discuss happiness from the perspective of the Stoics

In this rebroadcast, Donald Robertson joins the podcast to discuss his new graphic novel Verissimus. This graphic novel follows the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. We discuss the writing process, the life of Marcus Aurelius and Donald's new project Plato's Academy Center. https://platosacademy.org/

In this classic episode Dr. Kevin Vost joins the show to discuss the crossroads that connect Stoic philosophy and Christianity.

In this re-released episode, Ryan hosts the show and discusses New Year's Resolutions

Its the time of year when we all make, then break New Year's resolutions. What are a few good Stoic resolutions and how can we stick to them? In this classic episode Steve Discusses Stoic themed resolutions. Moral Letters to Lucilius: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_16https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_83https://en.wikisource.org/wik...

 What do we do when we encounter the shamelessness of others?  What did the Ancient Stoics advise? 

Shame tends to be looked on as a negative emotion in our society, but can it sometimes be useful? This week Dan and Steve explore the Stoic view of Shame and guilt. 

Unlike the Epicureans, Stoics are called to be part of the whole. All is one, we are part of the body of the Cosmos, let's make sure we are a good part! 

How would a Stoic handle being wronged by others? This episode explores how Stoics respond when wronged—transforming insults and injustice into exercises in virtue.