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Mar 2021
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709. The Stoicism of Groundhog Day (with...

Luke Thompson
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709. The Stoicism of Groundhog Day (with Mum)

This is a conversation with my mum about philosophy, how the film Groundhog Day can help us understand the principles of stoicism, and how this can all help us to feel a bit better about the world.

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