Philosophies for Life

Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be a gentleman from the teachings of Confucius. Junzi is a Chinese philosophical term often translated as "gentleman" or "superior person”. Confucius employed this term in his works to describe the ideal man. Confucius taught a philosophy rich in benevolence and good behavior, employing an ideal arch...

Confucius - How To Be Happy (Confucianism) In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, political figure and a teacher, and who stressed upon the importance of loyalty, morality and kindness for a meaningful and happy life. According to Confucius, happiness doesn’t mean to get everything one desires in life, but rather...

10 Life Lessons From Confucius (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about 10 life lessons that we can learn from Confucius.  Confucius was one of the greatest Eastern philosophers of all time, whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. His philosophical movement, Confucianism, emphasizes morality, honesty, the importance of social relationships and the belief tha...

7 Life Lessons from Aristotle (Aristotelianism) In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism. So with that in mind, here are 7 important lessons that we can learn from Aristotle - 01. Don’t run away from your problems 02. Try to Find the golden mean 03. Have dignity and grace 04. Be open to others’ points of view 05....

In this podcast we bring you ​​how to develop a virtuous character from the philosophy of Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism.  Aristotle defined virtues as dispositions to choose good actions and passions, informed by moral knowledge of several sorts. For Aristotle, virtues can be intellectual or moral, the intellectual ones are learned by instruction or education, th...

In this podcast we bring you ​​5 ways to communicate effectively from the philosophy of Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism.  Aristotle extensively explored the art of persuasion and the principles underlying successful communication. He distilled his theories into three crucial components: logos, ethos, and pathos. These elements encompass logic, credibility, and emot...

In this podcast we bring you 5 ways to improve and manage your self discipline from the philosophy of Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism.  Self discipline can be described as endurance in the face of tempting pleasures or endurance in the face of challenging situations which makes you feel like you want to give in to your basic impulses or give up on your goals. To he...

In this podcast we will be talking about The 7 ways to manage time from the teachings of Immanuel Kant. Kant. Immanuel Kant  is considered to be one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophy is called Kantianism.  So here are 7 time management tips from Immanuel Kant -  01. Organize yourself 02. Follow through 03. Follow universal principles in your daily activities 04. Sch...

6 Questions That Will Kill Your Overthinking Forever (William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet). In this podcast we will be talking about How to Stop Overthinking from the philosophy of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet. Hamlet is one of William Shakespeare’s finest and most famous masterpieces. On the surface, it is a classic revenge tragedy. The King of Denmark is murdered, and his...

Dante’s Inferno - 9 Circles of Mental Hell (And How to Climb Out). In this podcast we will descend into the 9 Circles of "Mental Hell" that you might be creating for yourself, and how to climb your way back to the stars from the philosophy of Dante Alighieri's Inferno.  Dante Alighieri was a 14th century, exiled Italian politician who wrote a poem that terrifies us to this day. It is called The Di...

How to Train Your Mind to do Hard Things (Homer's Iliad). In this video we will be talking about 8 Psychology Laws for doing Difficult Things from the philosophy of Homer’s Iliad. Homer, a blind poet, in the 8th century BC composed a poem that would stand alongside The Odyssey as the twin pillar of Western literature; that epic poem is The Iliad. Spanning 24 books, it is a war story about the sieg...

The Gollum Effect - 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You (J.R.R. Tolkien). In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You from the philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. J.R.R. Tolkien, an Oxford Professor of English Language and Literature created a mythology that would define the modern imagination: The Lord of the Rings. On the surface, it is a fantasy epic about...

In this podcast we will be talking about 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant  is considered to be one of the greatest German philosophers and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophy is called Kantianism. So here are 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant -  01. Do not treat others as merely means  02. Fight for freedom 03. Respect animals  04. Act from duty...

Homer's Odyssey - 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential. In this podcast we will be talking about 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential from the philosophy of Homer’s Odyssey. Unlike other ancient heroes like Achilles or Hercules, who relied on god-like strength or invulnerability, Odysseus was just a man. He was mortal, he was flawed, and he suffered. He didn't s...

Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest - The Logic of Total Work. In today’s Philosophies For Life, we are going to be taking a look at exactly why you feel guilty when you rest, and how to reclaim your right to simply exist. It is Sunday afternoon. Your chores are done. Your laundry is folded. The inbox is—miraculously—empty. You finally have permission to relax. But... you can't. Instead of peace, yo...

What If You Died Today? (And Got A Second Chance) If the Angel of Death appeared tonight and asked "Why do you want to live?", what would you say? Most of us live as if we have infinite time. We stay in jobs we hate, we hide our true feelings, and we wait for "someday" to start living. In this video, we follow the story of Adam - a man who felt dead inside until he met Death face-to-face. He was g...

In this podcast we will be talking about 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from the wisdom of  Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. So with that in mind, here are 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from Gautama Buddha - 01. Acknowledge There Are difficult People Around Y...

In this audio we will be talking about 4 ways to unlock your inner freedom from the philosophy of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism.  So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to unlock your inner freedom from the wisdom of Epictetus - 01. Free your mind 02. Train your habits 03. Control your desires 04. Love your Fate We hope yo...

In this audio we will be talking about how to be in flow with your life from the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline.  So here are 5 ways to be in flow with your life from Miyamoto Musashi -  01. Accept death and take risks 02. Train intensively 03. Cultivate your in...

Nietzsche - Why You Actually Fear AI (It’s Not Poverty) (Existentialism). In this podcast we will talk about Why You Actually Fear AI from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the main precursors of existentialism. In 1882, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche published The Gay Science, which features a famous scene called 'The Parable of the Madman.' In the stor...

In this podcast, we will be talking about The 10 ways to keep our New Year’s Resolutions from the writings of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism. So here are 10 ways from Epictetus’s discourses, that will help you in keeping your New Year’s resolutions.   So here are 10 ways to keep our New Year’s Resolutions from the writings...

In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Life Lessons from Jean-Paul Sartre. Sartre was one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism.  One of Sartre’s key-concepts that is discussed or prevalent in almost all of his existentialist works is the notion of “Bad Faith”, which he uses to describe and critique how most people tend to deny their own freedom. Alongside h...

Why Modern Dating Feels So Empty (So Choose Yourself First). Do you feel like you’re constantly swiping but never connecting? Modern dating often feels less like romance and more like a marketplace. We have more options than ever, yet we feel more disconnected and lonely. In this video, we explore the deep psychology behind why we keep attracting the wrong people and why "swiping right on yourself...

Lagom is the Swedish lifestyle philosophy, translating as ‘not too much and not too little, It means to have just the balanced choice between two extremes. In order to know how to balance your life, you need Lagom, as it embraces a balanced, sustainable lifestyle. In order to understand how to  balance your life using Lagom approach, we have  broken up this video into four main categories -  01. L...

In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Life Lessons From Epicurus. His philosophy is often referenced as Epicurean hedonism or simply Epicureanism. Epicurus was most famous for his skilful insights into the concept of happiness.  To understand more about Epicurus’ teachings and how we can apply them into our own lives, here are 8 life lessons from the philosophy of Epicurus -  01. Be content w...