A Stoic and an Epicurean
Walk into a bar
And discuss the path to the good life
One talks about natural pleasure
The other about natural duty
And leave with more questions than answers
Tag: philosophy
Helen Jeys On Aristotle, Paths To Flourishing For Students And Educational Excellence
Philosophy has no boundaries or borders. It influences people from all walks of life and one of the main reasons for creating the Stoic Athenaeum was to talk to people from different backgrounds and see what life lessons could be unearthed.
An aspect of philosophy that interests me is how it intersects with education. This fascination is also shared by the Head Mistress of Manchester High School For Girls, Helen Jeys.
I’m pleased to present a conversation with Helen that dives into her interest in Aristotle, how she applies the concept of eudaimonia to education and why introducing philosophy to younger generations is more important than ever before.
The Socrates Express Review: Finding Wisdom On A Train Journey And Applying It To Our Everyday Lives
A train journey can be a time of reflection, of watching the world go by. For Eric Weiner it’s a time for grappling with life’s most existentialist experiences and questions, which he brings to life aboard The Socrates Express: In Search Of Life Lessons From Dead Philosophers.
In the book, Weiner delves into the lives of 14 of history’s most diverse thinkers and translates their actions into steps to apply to our own lives. From Michel de Montaigne to Simone Weil, Weiner brings the figures within his pages to life in stunning detail.
How To Be A Stoic Copywriter
When exploring philosophy, one of the biggest questions to answer is not WHY to do something but HOW to do it. How can I apply this lesson? How can I put this teaching into practice?
This question fascinates me and it’s inspired the creation of a series called ‘How To’, which will look at how to apply different philosophical viewpoints to different roles. The first part of the series is focused on copywriting, an industry I’ve had experience in. More specifically, it’s about how to be a Stoic copywriter.
Read on to discover how to apply Stoicism to being a content writer and techniques that will make you better at your job. Fate permitting.