Index Articulorum

So you can better navigate The Philosophy Garden

Two philosophers walking in a garden, by Midjourney.

Here is a handy list of all the posts that have appeared in The Philosophy Garden, periodically updated. They are organized by philosopher (for obvious reasons) or by the three classic topoi of logic, “physics” (i.e., science), and ethics. (Why? See here.) Other subheadings group the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series, our e-books, videos, and practice sessions. Podcast episodes are listed on a separate tab. Most recent essays on top.

Use the (subtle) ToC feature on the left side of the screen (only in the desktop version, not available on mobile or in the app) to navigate to a specific section, or simply search within the page for something that interests you using a keyword. Happy reading!

NOTE: The current version of the index only covers posts published between 5 January 2024 and 9 December 2024. Check back from time to time for further updates.

Philosophers

• Epictetus and the wand of Hermes

• Plato’s Academy as political think tank

• Epictetus’s radical Stoicism—Part II

• Epictetus’s radical Stoicism—Part I

• Dan Dennett

• Aristotle vs the Stoics: part II, ethics

• Aristotle vs the Stoics: part I, metaphysics and logic

Logic (i.e., good reasoning)

• Eagles and errors

• Without evidence, there is no knowledge

• Should academics be political activists?

• Against scientism

• Is rationality a fiction? Nope

• But is it fascism?

• On the worth of comedy and tragedy

• Why the Greco-Romans?

• It ain’t no fallacy: on living according to Nature

• The Nazi problem, a Stoic take

Physics (i.e., science)

• Free will and the problem of evil

• The problem with Deepak Chopra

• On the Stoic God (or absence thereof)

• The problem of the perverse

• Why Epicureans and Utilitarians are wrong: on the axiology of pain and pleasure

Ethics (i.e., good living)

• On elections

• Some thoughts on Effective Altruism

• Stoic role ethics: a primer

• The universality of virtue ethics—III—Daoism

• The universality of virtue ethics—II—Confucianism

• The universality of virtue ethics—I—Buddhism

• Stoicism as a subversive activity

• Here are a few things I learned

• Virtue ethics, rules, and consequences

• The story of the pale Stoic in the storm

• A Stoic guide to your Valentine Day

• There is no upside to anger

• Interview with a Cynic

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers

• XXVII, How to do the right thing with Seneca

• XXVI, How to focus with John Cassian

• XXV, How to have a life with Seneca

• XXIV, How to be healthy with Galen

• XXIII, How to stop a conspiracy with Sallust

• XXII, How to innovate with Aristotle

• XXI, How to be a farmer like you mean it

E-books

• The Cato Chronicles

• The Peloponnesian War

• A Short Guide to the Inner Citadel

Videos

• Josiah Osgood on how to be a bad emperor

• Michael Fontaine on Cicero, jokes, and grief

• Vittorio Bufacchi on why Cicero matters

• Richard Bett on ancient Skepticism

• Don Robertson on Marcus Aurelius

• Jeff Beneker on Plutarch and leadership

• Mark Usher on Cynicism and how to say no

• Robin Reames on the importance of rhetoric

Practice sessions

Discipline of Assent

• 37, Catch and examine the judgments underlying your impressions and impulses

• 36, Catch and apply the dichotomy of control to initial impressions

Discipline of Action

• 35, Question every action

• 34, Care about more people (and other beings)

• 33, Set up social rules for living

• 32, Practice Stoic sympathy stealthily

• 31, Act with reservation

• 30, Do whatever political good you can

• 29, Review your actions nightly

• 28, Put the sage on your shoulder

• 27, Act the opposite of anger

• 26, Turn difficulties into opportunities

• 25, Deal virtuously with frustrating people

• 24, Premeditate on encountering difficult people

• 23, Don't speak about yourself

• 22, Roll with insults

• 21, Choose your company well

• 20, Speak little but well

• 19, Cut out busyness

• 18, Keep your peace of mind in mind

Discipline of Desire & Aversion

• 17, Meditate on others’ virtues

• 16, Contemplate death, and how to live

• 15, Remind yourself of impermanence

• 14, Evaluate your goals

• 13, Start practicing minimalism

• 12, Put temptations out of sight

• 11, Moderate at mealtime

• 10, Act the opposite

• 9, Be careful what you call good and bad

• 8, Meditate on nature and the cosmos

• 7, Take a very broad perspective

• 6, Premeditation of future adversity

• 5, Strengthen yourself through minor physical hardship

• 4, Take another's perspective

• 3, Take an outside view

• 2, Focus on what is completely in your control

• 1, Discover what’s really in your control

• Practice like a Stoic: Introduction