The Stoic Question: Philosophy and Psychology
Donald J. RobertsonDonald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and How to Think Like Socrates, explores the meeting point of Stoicism, philosophy, psychology, psychotherapy, and the art of living through solo reflections and conversations with leading experts on anger, anxiety, resilience, self-improvement, and how to live well. donaldrobertson.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySelf-ImprovementSociety & CultureEducation | |||
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I could listen to Donald all day - I love how he constantly ties philosophy with modern psychotherapy - it’s fascinating and it has helped me better understand why it works and how to consistently apply it. Thank you for the time and effort you’ve put into this!
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