Ep. 277 - Improving Stoicism w/ Boethius and Dr. Thomas Ward

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In this episode, Parker Settecase discusses Stoicism and its improvement with Dr. Thomas Ward, focusing on Ward's new book about Boethius.

In episode 277 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast I'm joined once again by Dr. Thomas Ward of the Baylor philosophy department. This time we're discussing his fantastic new book, After Stoicism: the Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. Grab After Stoicism here to support my podcast: https://amzn.to/42t7fHs and Grab Boethius's Consolation of philosophy here: https://amzn.to/40FktQ8→Sponsors/Discounts Check out https://murdycreative.co/PARKERNOTES and use promo code PARKERNOTES at check out for 10% off your entire order!!Grab a Field Notes notebook or memo book wallet like the one from the video from my affiliate link here to support my work and use promo code PARKERNOTES for 10% off your entire order: https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/daily-carry-leather-notebook-cover?aff=44I'm finally a Saddleback affiliate so if you like their stuff buy something from my link and you can also support my work! Check out the catalog here: https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-moleskine-cover-medium/?ktk=d0pac01BLWJmZWY1MmZiYTFiJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA/joinJoin the Facebook group, Parker's Pensées Penseurs, here…

People in this episode

Host: Parker Settecase

Guest: Dr. Thomas Ward

Topics covered

• Stoicism
• philosophy
• Boethius
• Dr. Thomas Ward
• Roman philosophy
• After Stoicism

Keywords

• Stoicism
• Boethius
• philosophy
• Dr. Thomas Ward
• After Stoicism
• Consolation of philosophy

Sponsors

Murdy Creative, Field Notes, Saddleback Leather

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baylor philosophy department

Books & works: After Stoicism: the Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher, Consolation of philosophy

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