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The Religious Sentiment of Seneca – Episode 46

The Religious Sentiment of Seneca – Episode 46

Nov 24, 2021

Seneca’s writings reveal a committed Stoic, a pious soul, and an inspirational moral philosopher. Nevertheless, some of his actions and financial dealings have generated doubt about his genuineness. Seneca is a mixed bag if the historical record can be trusted. However, it is crucial to keep in mind that Seneca engaged in politics at the highest levels of the Roman Empire, which was the dominant world power of his time. Thus, he had powerful enemies, not the least of which...

The Religious Sentiment of Epictetus – Episode 45

The Religious Sentiment of Epictetus – Episode 45

Nov 17, 2021

If I were a nightingale, I would perform the work of a nightingale, and if I were a swan, that of a swan. But as it is, I am a rational being, and I must sing the praise of God. This is my work, and I accomplish it, and I will never abandon my post for as long as it is granted to me to remain in it; and I invite all of you to join me in this same...

The Religious Nature of Stoicism – Episode 15

The Religious Nature of Stoicism – Episode 15

Jun 25, 2018

Many people who were introduced to Stoicism by popular books that were written in the twenty-first century are surprised by the religious nature of Stoic philosophy when they first encounter it in the surviving Stoic texts and scholarship on those texts. That is because none of these popular authors address the deeply religious nature of Stoicism positively. Instead, they either ignore it or attempt to discredit it as the unwarranted beliefs of ancient philosophers who lacked our modern scientific understanding...

Stoic Physics: The Theory of Desire – Episode 10

Stoic Physics: The Theory of Desire – Episode 10

May 21, 2018

This podcast episode provides a new theoretical foundation for my previous blog post on The Discipline of Desire, which is being completely updated. Make sure to come back for the next episode where the spiritual exercise of the Discipline of Desire will build upon the theory of this episode.

The Stoic God – Episode 3

The Stoic God – Episode 3

Apr 5, 2018

It would be impossible to give a full account of the philosophy of the Stoics without, at the same time, treating of their theology; for no early system is so closely connected with religion as that of the Stoics. Founded, as the whole view of the world is, upon the theory of one Divine Being…There is hardly a single prominent feature in the Stoic system whichis not, more or less, connected with theology.[1] The Stoic God is an all-pervasive, immanent,...

Logos and Providence and God, OH MY! – Episode 2

Logos and Providence and God, OH MY! – Episode 2

Apr 5, 2018

A virtuous and good person, keeping in mind who he is, and where he has come from, and by whom he was created, concentrates on one thing alone: how he may fill his post in a disciplined manner, remaining obedient to God. (Discourses 3.24.95) I grew up watching The Wizard of Oz every year when it was broadcast on live TV. I always loved the famous scene where Dorothy, Tin Man, and Scarecrow enter the scary forest. As a young child,...

Marcus on Keeping Stoic Doctrines at the Ready

Marcus on Keeping Stoic Doctrines at the Ready

Sep 4, 2017

As doctors always keep their knives and instruments at hand to deal with urgent cases, so you too should keep your doctrines at the ready, to enable you to understand things divine and human, and so to perform every action, even the very smallest, as one who is mindful of the bond that unites the two realms; for you will never act well in any of your dealings with the human unless you refer it to the divine, and conversely...

Stoic Matrix?

Stoic Matrix?

Jun 23, 2017

Ancient Stoic theology was natural theology.  It wasn’t based on any alleged revelations; it was based on reasoning from observations.  It was intended to be consistent with science.  But science has come along way in the last two thousand or so years.  Stoic theology has not kept up, simply because it has not been pursued.  Fortunately, since Stoic theology is based on nature, it can be updated.  Stoic theology is not tied to some ancient revelation or holy book.  And...

First Things a Stoic Must Learn

First Things a Stoic Must Learn

May 10, 2016

Isn’t it likely that in our case too, it can’t be sufficient merely to want to become a virtuous and good person, but that it is also necessary to acquire some kind of knowledge? (Discourses 2.14.10) Discourses 2.14 is addressed to a wealthy and powerful Roman named Naso, who apparently accompanied his son at one of Epictetus’ lectures. Epictetus opens this dialogue by suggesting that Naso may find his lecture ‘tiresome’ because he is presumably unacquainted with the process of...

The Piety of Musonius Rufus

The Piety of Musonius Rufus

Feb 3, 2016

Musonius in situ Of all the Stoics whose teachings survive, it’s fair to say that Musonius Rufus is the least studied, and I would argue, the least appreciated.  For the past year I have been mostly a student solely of Musonius.  When Chris started his series on The Piety of the Stoics, I asked if he had one planned for Musonius, and he suggested I try my hand at it.  This is the result of that.  I’d like to start...

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