https://youtu.be/DuTmtoco81M The philosopher Seneca the Younger (4 BC-AD 65), or simply know as Seneca, was one of the wisest and wittiest philosophers of all time. He looks at the shortness of life and encourages us to live with vitality. He prompts us to examine our soul. He invites us to laugh at ourselves rather than … Continue reading 99 Quotes by Seneca
Category: Philosophy
The Untamed Tongue: A Dissenting Dictionary
Thomas Szasz’s book of witty aphorisms, The Untamed Tongue: A Dissenting Dictionary, is both insightful and hilarious. If you are just starting out with Szasz, and want to understand his views, I suggest one of his books of aphorisms, such as The Untamed Tongue as a place to start. The book is divided by categories of … Continue reading The Untamed Tongue: A Dissenting Dictionary
The Second Sin
The Second Sin is a biting collection of aphorisms, witticisms, and thoughts on life from Thomas Szasz. Reading Szasz’s collection of witty quotes is the closest most of us will get to asking Szasz questions about life’s vicissitudes. You can view a free PDF copy of it online or buy it for its beautiful cover. … Continue reading The Second Sin
The Meaning of Mind: Language, Morality, and Neuroscience
In his book, The Meaning of Mind: Language, Morality and Neuroscience, Thomas Szasz explains his concept of the mind. Szasz's writes: "My aim of this book is to present a systematic exploration and exposition of the thesis that minding is the ability to pay attention and adapt to one's environment by using language to communicate … Continue reading The Meaning of Mind: Language, Morality, and Neuroscience
A Stoic Approach To Modern Life
The book, Stoicism: A Stoic Approach To Modern Life, is a fantastic introduction to Stoicism. It is short (a good thing in my mind) and introduces the reader to the Stoic concept of how to live well despite the inherent struggles in life. I asked the author, Tom Miles, a few questions about what drew … Continue reading A Stoic Approach To Modern Life
Stoicism, Suicide, Self-discipline
Interview with William Ferraiolo author of: Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness
The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism
What is existentialism and what does it have to do with living a good life? According to William Irwin, author of The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism, existentialism is a philosophy of life that: ...reacts to an apparently absurd or meaningless world by urging the individual to overcome alienation, oppression, and despair through freedom … Continue reading The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism





