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Practical Stoicism

Tanner Campbell
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Stoicism the pursuit of perfect moral character. If this is not what you understand the objective of Stoicism to be, then you do not understand Stoicism properly. If you would like to understand Stoicism properly, you should join Stoic author and public philosopher Tanner O. Campbell, every week, right here, to explore various aspect of Stoicism from an orthodox, but practical perspective. Practic... more

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In this episode, I lay out a practical, step-by-step Stoic framework for making decisions well.

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In this episode, I take aim at what I call “stoa shaming”—the habit of pointing out someone’s failure to be perfectly Stoic as a way of dismissing both them and the philosophy.

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Tanner Campbell
American philosopher of Stoicism; host of Practical Stoicism; associated with Practical Stoicism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • Not really practical at

    My experience with this podcast was a mind numbing mental yoga session focused on the academic and theoretical aspects of stoic philosophy. Also seems to spend an unnecessary amount of time criticizing what he calls modern popularizers of stoicism. Having practiced stoicism for more than 10 years at this point, this podcast was quite effective at helping me lose sight of what I love about this way of life.

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    JimmyDubs76
    United States8 days ago
  • Politically Bias

    This is yet another politically bias philosophical podcast. The entire point of stoicism is transcending politics and alleviating the need to engage in political mud-slinging. And yet that is exactly what this podcaster does. It completely detracts from the message of stoicism. I had hoped to find a podcast that actually avoided politics altogether and unfortunately this is not it. Yet another podcaster who does not practice what he preaches.

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    1
    Weiniss
    United States2 months ago
  • UPDATE (no more) Holy ads Batman

    Great content and LOTS of respect for TC for going to the effort and expense to buy his IP back and make it available without being stuffed with ads! To be clear, I’m fine w some ads for players casts bc I’m not gonna pay a premium for everything I try or listen to but the corporate overlords had apparently been responsible for the absurd ad content. The decision to go it alone is commendable. And for that move alone I’m sending $$ your way.

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    A{nickname}
    United States3 months ago
  • Returning to form

    Looking forward to what this latest iteration of the show brings. Off to a great start. Thanks for the thoughtful and thought provoking material.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sal_uhmandar
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Modern life needs morale wisdom from those who’ve been there and done it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts to make it more accessible for everyone!

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    Dean Smith
    Canada4 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's clear, practical delivery and ability to translate Stoic ideas into everyday life.
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🏛️ The Marcus Aurelius Fan Club [Special Edition]
Q: Who is the head of the Marcus Aurelius fan club?
I don't know that much about Marcus' brother or anything at all, really.
🏛️ The Marcus Aurelius Fan Club [Special Edition]
Q: Who is your favorite philosopher and why?
My favorite is probably Musonius Rufus, he was a really brilliant, insightful and direct thinker.
Is Sex Work Un-Stoic?
Q: What are your thoughts on the Stoic position of women selling their bodies for sex?
Stoicism doesn't impose any major moral objection to consensual sex work as long as it is a free choice and not influenced by coercive circumstances.
Toxic Soil
Q: When is it right for a Stoic to say, sure, this might not be killing me or my character, but it's not helping me thrive either?
The host emphasizes the importance of recognizing when one's environment inhibits personal growth and moral excellence.
Toxic Soil
Q: When does Stoic non-reactivity become abandonment of self-care?
The host suggests that while Stoicism teaches non-reactivity, it is crucial to discern when patience might lead to tolerating harmful circumstances.

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