Described by many as the philosopher of “pessimism”, Arthur Schopaenuer crafted a dark, yet honest philosophy that has provided many valuable insights into epistemology, aesthetics, morality, ethics, and the philosophy of nature. He was also regarded as one of the first Western philosophers to combine ideas from both Western and Eastern philosophies, by integrating themes from Buddhism and Hinduism into his literature. In this episode, we will focus on Schopenhauer’s idea of the Will and his solutions on how to mitigate the suffering of life.

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Albert Camus, a 20th century French philosopher and author, described the entirety of existence as meaningless and absurd. He wrote a variety of works uncovering many philosophical ideas and contributed to the rise of a philosophy called "absurdism".  In today's episode, we will discuss Camus's ideas on living within a "absurd" reality and his solutions on how to uncover meaning within a purposeless world in his best-selling novel: The Myth of Sisyphus.  To learn more about this show, visit:  intotheabstract.com Please consider supporting us on Pateron: Become a Patron!

Seneca was a roman orator, statesman, stoic philosopher, and tragedian born on 4BCE in Spain. He made profound contributions to Stoicism and produced a wide range of writings that are still read by millions of people today. In this episode, we explore many of Seneca's pragmatic and interesting ideas. To learn more about this show, visit:  intotheabstract.com Please consider supporting us on Pateron: Become a Patron!

Anxiety is a completely normal part of life, however, we should equip ourselves with the proper emotional tools to manage the emotion when it inevitably does occur in the future. In today’s episode, we will discuss the concepts of Stoicism to help you handle anxiety.

Although Stoicism is a brilliant philosophy that has guided thousands of leaders and individuals throughout its years, there are some prominent myths and misconceptions about Stoicism in the modern day world. In today’s episode we will debunk the three most common myths regarding the Stoic philosophy.

The 4 Cardinal Virtues were compiled in order to help people lead virtuous lives. They are Courage, Wisdom, Justice, and Temperance. In today’s episode, we will interpret each virtue and discuss how we can apply it to our lives.

Marcus Aurelius was a renowned Stoic philosopher and the emperor of Rome that ruled from 161 to 180 AD. His masterwork, the Meditations, is considered one of the most prominent pieces of philosophical literature. In today’s episode we will provide a short review of the Meditations.

Seneca was a Roman statesmen, attorney, dramatist, and Stoic philosopher who resides in Rome around the first century CE. During that time, he wrote a masterwork called On the Shortness of Life. The book consists of Seneca’s thoughts on time and the length of our lives. It still continues to be an influence today, and is regarded as one of Seneca’s best philosophical works.

Anger is one of the basic human emotions we have to confront from a day to day basis. Whether it is a rude neighbor or an aggravating coworker, w have to learn to approach irritating situations like these mindfully. The Stoics give us some wise advice on how to handle our temper, so it doesn’t get out of our control.

The Stoics believed that kindness is one of the greatest virtues a human can possess. An act of kindness can outlive anyone. However, we seldom see true kindness today due to the onset of the pandemic. In today’s episode we will discuss how to embody kindness in our lives using Stoicism.

Disappointment is the feeling we get when we don’t get the grade we expected in the test or the promotion from work we looked forward to. Although it is a difficult feeling to deal with, Stoicism can teach us how to embrace and tolerate the inevitable disappointment in the future.

The modern world is intoxicated with the “perfect” lives of celebrities, actors, and athletes. Our desires for fame, power, and success lead us on a constant path for approval and love. Due to this, when we do encounter success our egos inflate drastically which can impact our relationships and self esteem. In today’s episode, we will discuss how we can manage our egos when they get out of control.

Stoicism is a philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium during the 3rd century. Although it began quite a while ago, Stoicism still has a myriad of applications to our modern day lives. In this episode, we will discuss the definition of Stoicism, and the practical applications of the philosophy.

We often hear of quotes such as, “Shoot for the stars” or “Dream big”. However, the Stoics believed that one should eliminate high hopes or ambitious aspirations from their lives in order to feel more fulfilled and tranquil. In this episode, you will learn the Stoic perspective on hope, and how we can apply it to our lives.

We all have feelings whether good or bad. However, sometimes our emotions might overwhelm or overpower when something serious or tragic occurs. In order to manage our feelings, we can derive lessons from Stoics from the past, and apply those morals into our everyday lives.

Sometimes people are not so kind. They can irritate, annoy, or sadden us for no reason at all. Although it is best to avoid these people, sometimes we have to deal with them. Stoicism gives us some useful tips on how we can handle and manage difficult people.

In the modern way world, it is extremely easy to few anxious due to current events, the news, and social media. Fortunately, Stoicism gives us wide advise on how we can remain calm during chaotic times.

In our age of distraction, it is extremely hard to stay focused due to social media and video/movie streaming sites like Hulu and Netflix. Fortunately, Stoics from the past has some wise advice on how we can manage our time effectively. In this episode, you will learn how to apply the lessons from the Stoics into your own life.

In modern day culture we often regard death as a tragic end to our lives. However, the Stoics believed that the fear of death is often unnecessary and we often waste our energy and time. In this episode, you will learn the Stoic viewpoint on death, and how we can apply to our lives.

These times have been tough for us all. Millions have been suffering due to the onset of the global pandemic. The Stoics believed that we have the ability to transform ourselves and the people around us by overcoming adversity. Today I will talk about how we can implement techniques from Stoicism in order to use hardship to become a better person.