Archive - Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

Seneca’s Advice About Reclaiming Our Past

the great Stoic philosopher Seneca on living with the past in the present

Apr 25 •

Gregory B. Sadler

Episode 9: The Better Can Sometimes Still Be Bad, Just Not Worse

some lessons about perspective drawn from Plutarch's works

Apr 23 •

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13:25

Initial Reading Recommendations For Studying Existentialist Philosophy

eleven texts providing decent introductions to a messy and complicated movement

Apr 22 •

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What Aristotle Didn’t Say About Avoiding Criticism

here’s a common fake quote circulating around

Apr 20 •

Gregory B. Sadler

Episode 33: Plutarch On The Mistake Of Thinking You Can Have It All.

a useful line of thinking from Plutarch's work On Tranquility

Apr 18 •

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12:51

Yves Simon on Some Overlooked Aspects of Moral Virtue

insights about virtue ethics from a great 20th century thinker

Apr 17 •

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Stoicism And Grieving An Animal Companion

reflections on loss, grief, and Stoic philosophy

Apr 14 •

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Exclusive Video 8: A Setback Resulting From My Own Lack Of Prudence And Trust In Fortune

a few insights after a seemingly trivial bit of technology failed today

Apr 13 •

Gregory B. Sadler

11:18

Video and Podcast Resources on Philosophy As A Way Of Life

hours of lectures on the ideas of Pierre Hadot, Michel Foucault, and John Sellars

Apr 12 •

Gregory B. Sadler

Episode 32 - Discovering One Of My First Philosophy Teachers Died 15 Years Ago.

working out some thoughts and feelings for myself before I write

Apr 11 •

Gregory B. Sadler

11:01

Who Else Besides Hadot?

Pierre Hadot coined the phrase “philosophy as a way of life”, but that approach was already widespread by the time he did

Apr 9 •

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Exclusive Video 7: Why Blocking Bad Actors In Social Media Can Be Prudent

is it bad to block people? I actually maintain the opposite

Apr 9 •

Gregory B. Sadler

15:13

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