#038 - Stoicism 101 (Prof. Massimo Pigliucci)

Prof. Massimo Pigliucci joins us to explore the philosophy of stoicism, and why being a stoic has nothing to do with being a grumpy bastard. We explore the four cardinal virtues of stoicism: practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance, the ways in which stoic philosophy relates to modern psychological therapies like CBT,  how stoicism can make your more flexible in the face of adversity, and we even give you three starters exercises to flex your fledgling stoic muscles. Follow Massimo on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpigliucci How to Be a Stoic: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com *** BOOKS MENTIONED *** How to Be a Stoic: http://amzn.to/2BDKRvw Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: http://amzn.to/2iVspL4 A Guide to the Good Life: http://amzn.to/2ATpdXz Seneca the Younger (Complete Works): http://amzn.to/2iv2R3P Marcus Aurelius, Meditations: http://amzn.to/2AYzmSV Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writings: http://amzn.to/2B6Owpy *** SHOW NOTES *** http://myownworstenemy.org/podcast *** SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: http://facebook.com/myownworstenemyorg Twitter: http://twitter.com/dannydwhittaker *** CREDITS *** Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010 Podcast Image: Bradley Weber https://flic.kr/p/TGTzqF DISCLAIMER: My Own Worst Enemy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.