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M. D. Usher on Cynicism (Episode 118)
Manage episode 400695091 series 3462781
Who were the Cynics and why did the Stoics treat them as exemplars?
In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Dr. M. D. Usher about the ancient philosophy of Cynicism, its training program, and way of life.
(00:47) Farming
(02:21) What Is Cynicism
(06:56) Outsiders
(10:39) Living In Accordance With Nature
(15:15) Storytime
(23:18) Training Program
(32:39) Socrates
(38:38) Modern Cynics
(45:12) Returning to Stoicism and Cynicism
(48:19) Lazy Stoics
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Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
138 episodi
Manage episode 400695091 series 3462781
Who were the Cynics and why did the Stoics treat them as exemplars?
In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Dr. M. D. Usher about the ancient philosophy of Cynicism, its training program, and way of life.
(00:47) Farming
(02:21) What Is Cynicism
(06:56) Outsiders
(10:39) Living In Accordance With Nature
(15:15) Storytime
(23:18) Training Program
(32:39) Socrates
(38:38) Modern Cynics
(45:12) Returning to Stoicism and Cynicism
(48:19) Lazy Stoics
***
Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe
Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/pod
If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.
Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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