The What Is Stoicism? Podcast

The Life You Practice in Private

September 16, 2026·8 min
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This episode explores the ancient instruction to “know thyself” as the foundation of a philosophical life. Julian, Pigliucci, and Epictetus show that self-knowledge helps us decide what kind of person we want to be—and what must be protected when circumstances become difficult. And Socrates offers the clearest example: his preparation for adversity was simply a lifetime spent safeguarding what was truly up to him.If you’d like to continue the practice, this Micro Morning Meditation will be helpful:☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: This is The Main Point of Philosophyhttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-this-is-6fe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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