WESTERN PHILOSOPHY – EPISTEMOLOGY: “On Socrates’ ‘Know Thyself'” / Karl Popper / Philosophy Overdose ☮
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STOIC PHILOSOPHY: “How Epictetus Keeps Calm” / Einzelgänger ☮
The works of Epictetus reveal the importance of tranquility, and that we should value this over lesser things like money, reputation, and even the body.
WONDER: “Every Person Is One Choice Away From Everything Changing” / Pursuit of Wonder ☮
WESTERN PHILOSOPHY – EXISTENTIALISM: “Simone de Beauvoir on Existentialism & God (1959)” / Philosophy Overdose ☮
Two short clips of Simone de Beauvoir discussing the existentialist conception of man and her views on God in an interview with Wilfrid Lemoyne from Radio-Canada in 1959.
PHILOSOPHY: “The Need for Approval Makes You Invisible” / Einzelgänger ☮
Why the need for approval and external validation penalizes authenticity. As Jim Carrey once said: “Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. Don’t let anything stand in the way of the light that shines through this form. Risk being seen in all of your glory.”
PHILOSOPHY: “The Priceless Benefits of Not Belonging” / Einzelgänger ☮
Not belonging anywhere has its benefits too.
PHILOSOPHY: “Dealing With Anger (A Stoic & Buddhist Perspective)” / Einzelgänger ☮
What is anger and how can we deal with it?
PHILOSOPHY: “The Shadow of Toxic Positivity” / Einzelgänger / MUST WATCH! ☮
Even though a positive mindset is generally more preferable than a negative one, there’s also a dark side to the whole ‘positivity culture’ we see nowadays.
PHILOSOPHY: “Four Examples Of Shadow Behavior” / Einzelgänger ☮
PHILOSOPHY: “How to not Give a F***: Stoic Exercises for Inner Peace” / Einzelgänger ☮
How to care less about what other people think about you?
