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An Epicurean Guide to Life with Emily Austin
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe ( perennial.substack.com/subscribe ) In this episode of In Search of Wisdom ( perennial.substack.com/s/podcasts ), my guest is Prof. Emily Austin, the author of Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life ( amzn.to/3GVicFI ). Living for Pleasure is part of the Guides to the Good Life series ( global.oup.com/academic/content/series/g/guides-to-the-good-life-series-ggl/?lang=en&cc=us ) by Oxford University Press. I’m a big fan of the series; it’s dedicated to the idea that philosophy can, as it was for hundreds of years in the ancient world - be a way of life.
***This episode is a rebroadcast (it was originally released on January 18th, 2023).
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* Why Epicurus is a perennial figure.
* How to find tranquility.
* The meaning of pleasure.
* Virtue, Gratitude, and much more.
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In Search of Wisdom
Episode 205
July 17, 2024
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How Fasting Can Change Your Life with John Oakes | In Search of Wisdom
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is John Oakes, author of The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without. In the conversation, we explore John's spontaneous initiation into fasting and his insights from the practice. We delve into the historical prevalence across various ...
The Perils of Anger | Stoic Meditation
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect on what it means to live a good l...
Changing Our Minds - According to the Buddha | In Search of Wisdom
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Way of Contemplation is a weekly series on In Search of Wisdom that delivers meditations, prompts, and practices on the art of living. These short guided contemplations are designed to help us think deeply about perennial ideas, questions, insights, and what it means to live an intentional life. #buddha #psyc...
The Art of Focus | Stoic Meditation
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect on what it means to live a good life. 🖇️ Stay Connected:...
Getting Over Yourself with Jay Garfield | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Jay Garfield, author of Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self. Jay Garfield is the Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Logic, and Buddhist Studies at Smith College and a visiting professor of Buddhist philosop...
How to Make Space for Paradox | In Search of Wisdom
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we discuss how to make space for paradox in daily life. By paradox, I mean the ability to hold opposing truths (or practices) in our minds. You can expect to learn what it means to be more open to life, how Carl Jung defined psychological and spiritual development, what Jos...
Who is Your Socrates? with Shane Trotter | In Search of Wisdom
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome my friend Shane Trotter, author and creator of Setting the Bar (open.substack.com/pub/shanetrotter ), back to show for another edition of The Character Lab. In Part Three of our series, we explore the importance of role models in character formation. We discuss th...
What Makes Life Meaningful, Happiness, and the Art of Hope with Kieran Setiya
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe Today’s episode is an audio version of the Monday Muse on Perennial Meditations. A little about this series, for anyone not familiar. It’s a weekly collection of what I call perennial reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term muse is an ancient one; it derives from ancient Greece and mytholog...
On the Shortness of Life (Pt. II) | Sundays with Seneca on In Search of Wisdom
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Sundays with Seneca on In Search of Wisdom. On today’s episode, I’m sharing part II of Seneca’s essay, ‘On the Shortness of Life.’ If you would like to read these in your email each week, you can subscribe to Perennial Meditations (on Substack). You can also help support the podcast and my work by beco...
The Inner Experience - According to Thomas Merton | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Way of Contemplation is a weekly series on In Search of Wisdom that delivers meditations, prompts, and practices on the art of living. These short guided contemplations are designed to help us think deeply about perennial ideas, questions, insights, and what it means to live an intentional life. #contemplatio...
The Perils of Comparison | Stoic Meditation
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect on what it means to live a good life. 🖇️ Stay Connected:...
The Art of Deep Reading with Rachel B. Griffis & Julie Ooms | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome Rachel B. Griffis and Julie Ooms to discuss their new book, Deep Reading: Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age. The conversation explores their formative experiences with reading and the concept of deep reading. We delve...
The Way of Contemplation | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I introduce a new series, The Way of Contemplation, and discuss a few changes to the podcast and newsletter. You can expect to learn about the wisdom of contemplation, the art of deep reading (and thinking), why the practice of contemplation is a lifelong endeavor and much ...
On the Shortness of Life | Sundays with Seneca
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to another episode of In Search of Wisdom. As I mentioned in yesterday’s episode, there will be a few changes to the podcast and newsletter. One change is that I’ll be sharing a few more episodes each week, one being our Sundays with Seneca series that we’ve been running exclusively for Perennial Med...
What Makes Us Human, Thinking Well, and Authenticity | The Muse
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The Wisdom of Emerson | Mark Matousek
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Meditating on Mortality with Brandon Tumblin | Stoic Philosophy
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A Stoic Guide to Change with Brandon Tumblin | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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Deep Spiritual Formation with Dr. Brian Russell | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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Aristotle on Practical Wisdom with Dr. Susan Sauvé Meyer | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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The Art of Creating a Life with Alva Noë | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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The Search for Meaning with Simon Drew | In Search of Wisdom
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"Every Day is a Step" | Stoic Meditation
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Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey | Paradoxically Speaking Podcast
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Rediscovering Wise Elders with Dr. Dilip Jeste | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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The Wisdom of Wonder with Ross D. Inman | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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The Art of Thinking Well | Stoic Philosophy
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How to Know Thyself like Socrates with Armand D'Angour | In Search of Wisdom Podcast
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  • @angelmorales1806
    @angelmorales1806 8 днів тому

    I'm halfway through his book and its incredible.

  • @muhammedshaban7951
    @muhammedshaban7951 Місяць тому

    First comment

  • @diogenesthedog8541
    @diogenesthedog8541 Місяць тому

    Quoting Greta Thunberg…you lose me.

  • @BUY_YT_Views_228
    @BUY_YT_Views_228 Місяць тому

    I like the work you have put into this track

  • @johnnymolten7689
    @johnnymolten7689 2 місяці тому

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    • @mralexander99
      @mralexander99 2 місяці тому

      Can I get the Japanese version of this translation?

  • @richardrumana5025
    @richardrumana5025 2 місяці тому

    If everything is Nature, then Does Spinoza ever ask where this Nature comes from? Self-Caused? Can Matter be self-caused? Or Only a superstitious person would ask such a question?

  • @angeliquebaartdelafaille833
    @angeliquebaartdelafaille833 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the invaluable pointers. Only halfway into the interview I am already more aware of the way our human "wiring' quickly steers us towards assumptions and judgements. How about this prime example of the main aim being to win the argument. Not an ounce of sincerity. The caption mistakes smugness for awareness. ua-cam.com/users/shortsyWEIHOYXi-E

  • @benedictbarayuga8752
    @benedictbarayuga8752 3 місяці тому

    Lovely, insightful interview. Warm regards from the Philippines!

  • @shuliu4385
    @shuliu4385 4 місяці тому

    Just finished listening to this guy’s book of anything you want in which he tells his story of accidentally building a company and grew it into a big one. Totally loved the book. He is a person full of joy. You can see that from his shining eyes. The moment I see him I feel happy 😂

  • @strongstoic
    @strongstoic 4 місяці тому

    Two very wise individuals!

  • @wayofspinoza2471
    @wayofspinoza2471 4 місяці тому

    Steven Nadler gives us much information about Spinoza’s philosophy; however more clarity is needed. As a private teacher and student of Spinoza’s Ethics, I understand that free will is an illusion and that the laws of necessity and self-preservation govern and direct all of existence. Also, intuition is required to understand his Ethics, reason alone will not help you. His philosophy is to be lived and understood; otherwise, it becomes abstract and only entertaining.

  • @lewisalmeida3495
    @lewisalmeida3495 4 місяці тому

    Steven Nadler gives us much information about Spinoza’s philosophy; however more clarity is needed. As a private teacher and student of Spinoza’s Ethics, I understand that free will is an illusion and that the laws of necessity and self-preservation govern and direct all of existence. Also, intuition is required to understand his Ethics, reason alone will not help you. His philosophy is to be lived and understood; otherwise, it becomes abstract and only entertaining.

  • @lewisalmeida3495
    @lewisalmeida3495 4 місяці тому

    Steven Nadler gives us much information about Spinoza’s philosophy; however more clarity is needed. As a private teacher and student of Spinoza’s Ethics, I understand that free will is an illusion and that the laws of necessity and self-preservation govern and direct all of existence. Also, intuition is required to understand his Ethics, reason alone will not help you. His philosophy is to be lived and understood; otherwise, it becomes abstract and only entertaining.

  • @gabrielwells6195
    @gabrielwells6195 5 місяців тому

    Sleeping is necessary, but so is being awake. What a paradox! Eating is essential, but so is not eating. Paradox!

  • @stoicismpod
    @stoicismpod 5 місяців тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed this chat, JW. Thanks for having me.

  • @ninjacat4929
    @ninjacat4929 5 місяців тому

    That is a lovely expression !

  • @strongstoic
    @strongstoic 6 місяців тому

    Love it!

  • @strongstoic
    @strongstoic 6 місяців тому

    There’s certainly a balance in focussing on a few writers versus many. I think a gym analogy works well here. There are different phases in a training program, firstly, starting with high volume, and then slowly reducing volume over months and increasing intensity. I think we can do the same thing with reading. Go through phases of reading many different writers, and then honing in on a few.

  • @strongstoic
    @strongstoic 6 місяців тому

    Good stuff. I love Emerson’s work. It’s deeply Stoic and offers a stepping stone between the ancients’ and our modern sense of Stoicism.

  • @strongstoic
    @strongstoic 6 місяців тому

    I like to think of the end of each day as the end of life. If it’s been a good, productive day, we welcome sleep. If not, we are restless.

  • @strongstoic
    @strongstoic 6 місяців тому

    “Please, don't worry so much. Because in the end, none of us have very long on this Earth. Life is fleeting." - Robin Williams. This always wakes me up from chilling out from overthinking the future, especially when worrying about particular things.

  • @petermiesler9452
    @petermiesler9452 7 місяців тому

    This is a pretty interesting discussion within its framing - but I wonder how much different it would have sounded - had it started with establishing an explicit appreciation of the answer to, who am "I" ? We are evolved biological creatures, made of Earth's processes. Our Evolutionary heritage had some opportune twists of fate, so that our evolving body/brain kept improving its ability to observe, along with developing a "Free Won't" (that is, being able to stop instinctive reflexes for a few beats, long enough to consider alternative actions and outcomes, and then to act accordingly.) act, process, remember, retrieve information until it became introspection. Now here we are. Our consciousness is the inside reflection of our body/brain communicating with itself (Dr. Mark Solms). Same as it is with all other creatures, each according to their body plan and life style. When one manages to come to terms with our physical biological reality, all sorts of 'flesh vs. spirit' conflicts and confusion gets clarified, and thereby become resolvable. Thing is, you need to do your own homework about evolution and why it matters to you and the body you travel through life with. Seek and yet shall receive.

    • @petermiesler9452
      @petermiesler9452 7 місяців тому

      40:00 Doesn't it come down to 'honestly understanding' being more valuable priority than one's personal Ego. It's a shame our society has created so many for whom their Ego is everything. Facade over substance.

  • @user-jf3hh4xr4n
    @user-jf3hh4xr4n 7 місяців тому

    I just stumbled across this conversation and find it refreshing for its pragmatic approach. Can I infer that Julian's approach to philosophy is similar to the Greek post-Socratics where their view was that an academic approach to philosophy was not actually practicing philosophy?

    • @trevorbailey1486
      @trevorbailey1486 6 місяців тому

      That's a safe bet. His default methodology seems to be Aristotelian.

    • @user-jf3hh4xr4n
      @user-jf3hh4xr4n 6 місяців тому

      @trevorbailey1486 You're right. I rewatched this vid again and he mentions Aristotle more than once. And his approach does seem very Aristotelian. The title of his book reminded me of Hadot.

  • @joshuabertolotti2937
    @joshuabertolotti2937 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for listening; glad to hear you found something useful!

  • @maejohannsebastian7142
    @maejohannsebastian7142 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this interview. I hadn't listened to JB for a long time, which was refreshing!

  • @Rapture_Ready_Rabbit
    @Rapture_Ready_Rabbit 7 місяців тому

    ** ** ** * TIME IS UP !! John 3:16 For God loved the world, so He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Realise you are a SINNER ! You can NOT earn your way into heaven ! JESUS is the ONLY way to Salvation ! Call upon the name of JESUS to Save you ! BELIEVE that JESUS came in the flesh, lived a sinless life and then died on a CROSS ! TRUST that God raised JESUS from the dead ! By FAITH accept the shed BLOOD of JESUS ALONE as payment for YOUR SINS ! God is about to pour out JUDGEMENT on the world for 7 terrible years. Only true Christians will suddenly vanish and escape this punishment. Aliens are a LIE ! May the LORD soften your hearts. Accept this GOSPEL now, the Good News of JESUS CHRIST.

  • @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904
    @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904 8 місяців тому

    When I was in hospital earlier this year (massive stroke), I had a lucid dream that I was in a mansion or Victorian hospital walking around.

  • @Booboobanana
    @Booboobanana 8 місяців тому

    Is direct order of book available in Australia?

  • @ChanTha-xn2bl
    @ChanTha-xn2bl 8 місяців тому

    幸福とは。 神イエス様の、発動する法令遵守する事なのです。

  • @ChanTha-xn2bl
    @ChanTha-xn2bl 8 місяців тому

    自ら蒔いた種は、自ら刈り取る事。 種とは。 有色人種達。穢多人種達の精子。卵子の事なのです。

  • @oldsoul3539
    @oldsoul3539 8 місяців тому

    In academia I get the impression that the main reason people mention the name of whoever they're quoting is they don't want to give the impression that they came up with the idea, or more accurately, don't want to give the impression that they're trying to take credit for someone elses work.

  • @joannawill2597
    @joannawill2597 9 місяців тому

    Thank you - this is inspiring and very beautiful

  • @jamaalpemberton8042
    @jamaalpemberton8042 9 місяців тому

    Speaking as an artist, I think most of the tortured artists of the past created despite their suffering not because of it. We don't know what they might have accomplished if their personal struggles hadn't gotten in the way. He does a disservice to pronounce a very general interpretation of the experiences on a wide variety of individuals.

  • @peterquest6406
    @peterquest6406 10 місяців тому

    Julian believes Greta thunberg is a climate change expert😂😂😂

  • @peterquest6406
    @peterquest6406 10 місяців тому

    I feel your book tells us to do what you fear to do and that is think.

  • @UTEXTRACK
    @UTEXTRACK 11 місяців тому

    “Only security in life is living your proper adventure.” Wow!

  • @UTEXTRACK
    @UTEXTRACK 11 місяців тому

    I’m a big fan of Tom Morris. He’s not only one of the wisest people I know, but a truly authentic and humble man. Truly blessed to call him a friend.

  • @alicemedhurst
    @alicemedhurst 11 місяців тому

    💖 Promo'SM

  • @VIRALVALOR1
    @VIRALVALOR1 Рік тому

    Nice Video, Keep going

  • @sollyismail1909
    @sollyismail1909 Рік тому

    Donald Robertson is a superstar! Such an educated man. Very impressive. I am an old 71 year old and am thrilled to have come across his work. Just one small request. Any chance of doing podcast on “ what is Wisdom?” I kind of know but like Donald says about emotion being a bundle, so to is the word Wisdom to me. Would be very helpful for old croakies like me. Thanks!

  • @lauramacgregor3600
    @lauramacgregor3600 Рік тому

    Help me in my loneliness. Only then can I be happy. Am I better off than I know it?

    • @7basement
      @7basement 8 місяців тому

      a journey through anguish to freedom is a great listen

  • @johnfrum-5602
    @johnfrum-5602 Рік тому

    The guy at the left in this painting, Florensky, half-Armenian and half-Russian, was very concerned about jewish question. Being a humanist, he was against extermination of Jews and was more inclined towards the total sterilization.

  • @saintandrews9046
    @saintandrews9046 Рік тому

    I've been saying this for years!! Bravo!!

  • @stephen_cope
    @stephen_cope Рік тому

    Great conversation as always!

  • @mohibquadri4053
    @mohibquadri4053 Рік тому

    Superb ⭐ Sir how to build strong professional relationships with successful people & surround ourselves with high achievers especially when we cannot meet them personally but online ? Are there any good books which talks about it as there's a great saying that -you're the average of 5 people you spend time with ! Now unfortunately i am at my home in new town so there are less like minded people here so i avoid them & spend more time on UA-cam learning from content creators..

  • @ALireza_225
    @ALireza_225 Рік тому

    this one was insanely the best youtube recommended video in a loooooong time

  • @danestewart9132
    @danestewart9132 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation! I've wrestled with the idea of hope before. I like this idea that it is a basic precursor to action, and the notion that not all hope is equal. I believe we are able to hope for success without producing fear of failure. Much like the Stoics use of preferred vs non-preferred, we can hope to achieve the preferred, but also be ready accept any outcome with tranquility.

  • @davidnjohn
    @davidnjohn Рік тому

    It’s not Aristotle it’s Seneca: Nullam magnum ingenuim sine mixtura dementiae fuit

  • @beau6866
    @beau6866 Рік тому

    ✌️ ᑭяỖmo𝓼𝐦

  • @arthurwieczorek4894
    @arthurwieczorek4894 Рік тому

    Using my new word. Spinoza's attitude toward nature, as is the attitude of a theist's attitude toward God, is that it is has aseity.