EPISODE · Nov 27, 2023 · 31 MIN
Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum)
from Philosophize This! · host Stephen West
Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guilt. Her capabilities approach. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guilt. Her capabilities approach. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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