How Socrates Can Change Your Life | Donald J. Robertson

26 Feb 2025 โ€ข 65 min โ€ข EN
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๐Ÿ“ฎ Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like Socrates. Donald is a psychotherapist, the author of several phenomenal books on Stoic philosophy, and a return guest on the podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the connections between Socrates and Stoicism. We delve into the Socratic method and its relevance in modern cognitive therapy. Donald emphasizes the importance of cognitive flexibility and the practical applications of Socratic techniques in everyday life.  Key TakeawaysThe Socratic method is a form of psychological therapy.Cognitive flexibility is crucial for emotional resilience.Wisdom involves dynamic cognitive skills, not just knowledge.Self-knowledge requires deep questioning of one's beliefs. ---    ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods ---    ๐Ÿฆ‰ Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

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