Philosophy

These posts deal with philosophy, and more broadly the question of how to live a good life
Aug
09
Asian-style buildings in mountains - Moral Letters to Lucilius

013 - On Anxiety - Moral Letters for Modern Times

There are more things, Deuteros, apt to worry us than there are to wound us; but we’re harmed in our heads more than by anyone else’s hand
5 min read
Aug
06
The One Thing You Always Have With You (Newsletter 006)

The One Thing You Always Have With You (Newsletter 006)

Let us therefore set our minds in order that we may desire whatever is demanded of us by circumstances.
2 min read
Aug
05
River with boat and buildings reflected in calm water - Moral Letters to Lucilius

012 - On Aging - Moral Letters for Modern Times

There is no greater pleasure than being able to look back on a life of proper thoughts and actions.
3 min read
Aug
02
Skyscrapers with sunlight reflecting on windows - Moral Letters to Lucilius

011 - On Introverts - Moral Letters for Modern Times

Introversion is not something that is remedied by exposure. If anything, repeated forays out of comfortable seclusion only strengthen the desire to return to safety.
2 min read
Jul
30
No, The Stoics Were Not Joyless Grouches (Newsletter 005)

No, The Stoics Were Not Joyless Grouches (Newsletter 005)

Knowing the difference between wanting something, even wanting it badly, and needing it in order to feel happy, is useful in life.
2 min read
Jul
29
Large Ferris Wheel - Moral Letters to Lucilius

010 - On Attending To Yourself - Moral Letters for Modern Times

There is no one with whom you more profitably spend time than yourself.
2 min read
Jul
26
Skyscrapers - Moral Letters to Lucilius

009 - On Friendship And Philosophy - Moral Letters for Modern Times

You are sufficient in yourself if you do not need friends for your happiness, but you need not go so far as to not want them.
2 min read
Jul
22
Slanting rays of sun over a smooth lake with sailboats - Moral Letters to Lucilius

008 - On The Teacher’s Duty - Moral Letters for Modern Times

Just because I am alone does not mean I am wasting my hours away.
3 min read
Jul
19
Field of yellow blooming crop - Moral Letters to Lucilius

007 - On Public Opinion - Moral Letters for Modern Times

Nothing is more dangerous to your reputation than exposure to public view in the circus of social media.
3 min read
Jul
15
Mountains with scrub brush - Moral Letters to Lucilius

006 - On Sharing Wisdom - Moral Letters for Modern Times

A problem shared is a problem halved.
2 min read