Philosophy for Everyone
By Philosophy For Everyone
Philosophy for EveryoneJan 04, 2021
Introduction to the Flower
A few opening thoughts about the third and final aspect of our painting.
How to Practice Memento Mori from A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez
A suggested way to actually practice Memento Mori for a flourishing life.
Memento Mori: Humility and Confidence
Some thoughts on a powerful proverb and Ryan Holiday's article "What Can This Five-Century-Old Drawing Teach You? Everything That Matters."
Memento Mori: The Socratic Stance on Death as Nothing to Fear
A few comments from Plato's Apology along with Seneca and Epictetus to highlight how we should not fear death. Please be sure to read the excerpt from Apology on Canvas!
Introduction to Memento Mori
A brief overview of lectures to come and some encouragement to approach this strange exercise and idea with an open mind.
What is philosophy? What is at the core of philosophy as the art of living?
A lecture about the main theme of our course.
MSV: The Art of Living: Welcome!
Welcome, everyone! This brief lecture is a general introduction to our course and a review of the syllabus.
Winter 2021
Welcome to our class!
Introduction to Philosophy
Welcome to our class! The following episodes discuss how we will approach and understand philosophy along with some comments on our syllabus. I look forward to working with everyone and thank you for listening!
Final Exercises Review
Final Exercises Review
Why write the final take home exercises?
Hoping to offer a sense of purpose for our final work and for continuing to engage with philosophy after our class.
On Fear and Confidence Part II
A few ideas from Popper and Dr. Cohen on how to apply a scientific approach to cultivating confidence.
On Fear and Confidence Part I
A few thoughts on this important virtue from Aristotle, Dr. Elliot Cohen, and Seneca.
On Relationships and Love: On Finding Love: The Three Instincts Part II
On Relationships and Love: On Finding Love: The Three Instincts Part II
On Relationships and Love: On Finding Love: The Three Instincts Part I
On Relationships and Love: On Finding Love: The Three Instincts Part I
On Relationships and Love: On Finding Love Part I
On Relationships and Love: On Finding Love Part I
On Relationships and Love: Friendship
On Relationships and Love: Friendship
LBT: Pigeonholing
A brief discussion of this fallacy of judgment from Dr. Cohen.
On Relationships and Love Part I
An Introduction, some Philosophical Meditation, and a lecture on Self-Love.
Epicureanism and Zen Buddhism Part I
More Guided Meditation on philosophical practices and an introduction to Epicureanism and practice inspired by Zen Buddhism.
Epicureanism and Zen Buddhism Part II
A few more philosophical practices.
Daily or Frequent Philosophical Practices Part II: A Few Practices
A discussion of practices including Memento Mori, Epictetus' daily spiritual planner, and the Hupomnemata.
Daily or Frequent Philosophical Practices Part I
An Introduction to the following lectures along with Guided Philosophical Meditation and an Introduction to our work with Stoicism.
On Living in the Moment Part II
Guided Philosophical Meditations and a few lectures on the past, present, and future.
LBT: Damnation and Some Antidotes
A few ideas from Dr. Elliot Cohen, Aristotle, Kant, Rumi, Camus, and more to help us not be so hard on ourselves, those around us, and on the world.
On Living in the Moment Part I
Guided Philosophical Meditation: Opening Remarks: Lectures
#036: How can we deal with loss and grief?
(When Someone we Love Has Died by The School of Life's, The Book of Life, Socrates and Epictetus)
On Coping Part III
Thoughts from Alain de Botton, Massimo Pigliucci & Gregory Lopez.
Guided Philosophical Meditation On Coping Part I and Part II
Questions and short quotes to practice philosophy as the art of living, a way of life, and as a form of therapy.
Guided Philosophical Meditation: On Crafting and Pursuing Purpose Part II
On Crafting and Pursuing Purpose Part II
Guided Philosophical Meditation: On Crafting and Pursuing Purpose Part I
On Crafting and Pursuing Purpose Part I
On Living in the Moment Part I
A few thoughts from The School of Life, Marcus Aurelius, Nikos Kazantazkis and Marcel Proust.
Are you a perfectionist? Antidote #2
Some thoughts from Augustine, Heraclitus, and my cousin, Frank.
Are you a perfectionist? Antidote #1
Some advice on how to avoid being a perfectionist from William James, Pema Chodron, and Mac Miller.
Are you a perfectionist? Logic Based Therapy (LBT)
A few thoughts from Dr. Elliot Cohen's The New Rational Therapy to explain this pathology.
On Coping Part II
More on stress and anxiety from Aristotle, Epictetus, and more.
On Coping Part I
Dealing with daily stresses and anxieties with help from The School of Life, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius.
On Crafting and Pursuing Purpose
A few concepts about crafting and pursuing purpose from Ikigai, Albert Camus, Seneca, and more.
Self-Writing Guide
An overview, the key elements of establishing a practice and a list of techniques.
Fall 2020 Day 1 Discussions Part II
A discussion about our syllabus and how we will approach philosophy this semester with a few extra points.
Fall 2020: Day 1 Discussions Part I
A discussion about our syllabus and how we will approach philosophy this semester with a few extra points.
#036: How can we deal with loss and grief? (When Someone we Love Has Died by The School of Life's, The Book of Life, Socrates and Epictetus)
#036: How can we deal with loss and grief? (When Someone we Love Has Died by The School of Life's, The Book of Life, Socrates and Epictetus)
#031: What is philosophical meditation?Why should we and how can we practice philosophical meditation? (Self Knowledge by The School of Life)
A discussion of a powerful practice for leading the examined life.
#030: Why shouldn't we say that we "don't care what anybody thinks," or that "no one can judge me,"? (Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday)
We should consider being open to listening and then to agreeing or disagreeing after examination.
#029: How should we choose a philosophical practice?
Working to establish a healthy philosophical practice. (Take Home #2 Guidance)
Shot of Philosophy #002
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Shot of Philosophy #001
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
#028: How can we develop a love for humanity?
Empathy and imagination as pathways to a greater capacity to love.
#029: How can we get out of our own way in loving others?
Do not sabotage yourself!
#028: How can philosophy help us in love?
Philosophy is a necessary aspect of healthy relationships.