The author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

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Discussion of Stoicism on the Hidden Why Podcast.

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Conversations with Chris WilliamsonApril 14, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. I’ve been a guest four times now on Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom podcast and it’s probably one the most-viewed things that I’ve done. Here are links to all four videos. Feel free to share!Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive… Read more: Conversations with Chris Williamson
Let other people witness your actions…April 9, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. When you do a thing which you have made up your mind ought to be done, never try not to be seen doing it, even though most people are likely to think unfavourably about it. If, however, what you are doing is not right, avoid the… Read more: Let other people witness your actions…
Stoicism and Anger LiveApril 7, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. Thank you , , , , , and many others for tuning into my live video with ! Join me for my next live video in the app. Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my… Read more: Stoicism and Anger Live
Socrates’ Athens and Modern PoliticsMarch 31, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. In this excerpt from the Introduction to my latest book, How to Think Like Socrates, I explain its relevance to the modern political climate. (Check out the audiobook, which has 4.8 stars from Audible reviewers.) Since the book was published, readers have noted more and more… Read more: Socrates’ Athens and Modern Politics
Stoicism versus Jordan PetersonMarch 21, 2026
This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter. I wrote this article a few years ago in response to a number of posts, emails, etc., from people who thought Jordan Peterson’s writings resembled Stoicism. It seemed to me that the underlying message was very different. As I’m particularly interested in the psychology of anger,… Read more: Stoicism versus Jordan Peterson

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