Stoicism: From Philosophy to Psychology, with Massimo Pigliucci

About this episode

Dr Lars Madsen interviews philosopher Massimo Pigliucci about Stoicism and its modern relevance.

In this episode of Beyond the Crime, Dr Lars Madsen sits down with philosopher and author Massimo Pigliucci to explore the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and its relevance in today's world. They delve into the origins of Stoicism, its core principles, and how it aligns with modern psychological concepts like the 'Healthy Adult' in schema therapy. Massimo shares his personal journey into Stoicism, the motivations behind his book How to Be a Stoic, and discusses the parallels between the Stoic ...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Lars Madsen

Guest: Massimo Pigliucci

Topics covered

• Stoicism
• philosophy
• psychology
• schema therapy
• personal journey
• core principles

Keywords

• Stoicism
• philosophy
• psychology
• Healthy Adult
• schema therapy
• Massimo Pigliucci
• How to Be a Stoic

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Be a Stoic

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