This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius' work, Meditations (or To Myself)
It focuses specifically on a passage in book 11, in which Marcus sets out nine remedies for anger allegorically received from the Muses, and then adds three more, one of them a gift from Apollo.
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Aug 28
Jorge Luis Borges - Pierre Menard, Author Of The Quixote - Menard's Unfinished Production
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosophical short story writer, essayist, and poet Jorge Luis Borges's story "Pierre Menard, Author Of The Quixote" which can be found in Collected Fictions. If focuses specifically on the main portion of the story, where t ... Show More
15m 26s
Aug 27
Jorge Luis Borges - Pierre Menard, Author Of The Quixote - Menard's Visible Work
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosophical short story writer, essayist, and poet Jorge Luis Borges's story "Pierre Menard, Author Of The Quixote" which can be found in Collected Fictions. It focuses specifically on the first portion of the story, where ... Show More
16m 47s
Jun 2024
The Responsibility of Translating Marcus Aurelius | David Hernández de la Fuente
Today, Ryan is joined by David Hernández de la Fuente, the translator behind the Spanish edition of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Together, they talk about the responsibility of a translator, Seneca’s legacy as a Spanish Stoic, sharing Marcus’ work with new audiences, and the r ... Show More
58m 36s
Apr 2023
Find Your Inner Strength, Day 1 Meditations of the Ancient Stoic Marcus Aurelius
Be guided in a meditation based on the classic book, "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161-180 A.D. You'll be guided in meditations from his book. His reflections are based on Stoic philosophy which emphasizes living a peaceful life by pract ... Show More
32m 54s
Apr 2023
Affirmation for Inner Strength, Day 2 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Be guided in a meditation based on the classic book, "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161-180 A.D. You'll be guided in meditations from his book. His reflections are based on Stoic philosophy which emphasizes living a peaceful life by pract ... Show More
17m 12s
Apr 2023
Remaining Calm in a Crisis, Day 7 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Be guided in a meditation to calm anxiety during times of uncertainty and crisis. This week's series of meditations are based on the classic book, "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161-180 A.D. You'll be guided in meditations from his book. ... Show More
26m 12s
Apr 2023
Feel More Grounded with Certainty, Day 5 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Be guided in a meditation to start your day with focus and clarity. This week's series of meditations is based on the classic book, "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161-180 A.D. You'll be guided in meditations from his book. His reflections ... Show More
20m 32s
Apr 2024
The Stoic Secrets to a Good Life (ft. Ryan Holiday)
There’s an ancient philosophy that could actually help you give fewer f*cks, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of it.Stoicism has been helping people manage their stress and anxiety for thousands of years and today, it’s more relevant than ever.@ry ... Show More
50m 11s