It's been on my mind to invite James Romm to present at Conversations with Modern Stoicism and then you appear with this excellent interview. Well done. I'd love to hear that Hollywood has come knocking on his door to option "Dying Every Day" for a movie. Thanks for sharing this. Also, Stellan Skarsgård would make a very convincing Seneca.
Took me until just now to listen, and I learned so much from this convo! Both philosophically and personally.
What a perfect thing to watch in the first day of a new year.
What strikes me most is how compatible Stoicism is with Buddhism. In terms of working on ourselves, cultivating ethical behavior and learning to navigate our own emotional landscape. And also focusing on our own death as a means to enriching Life.
Both Stoicism and Buddhism are ancient teachings that have an enormous amount to teach us, guide us, and enliven us (in the most literal way)
I guess it’s time for me to turn westward for awhile and actually read Seneca, or a book about him by a contemporary
writer? Recommendations for something like Stoicism 101, for an ignorant beginner.
This is so cool, Massimo. Glad I found your stack!
Sorry your sabbatical is almost up, but I’ll bet one or two of your students will make you happy to be teaching again.
My son of 17 yrs was 'returned' as Epectetus would say when he was killed on his motorcycle 1 yr ago. Since then I have been on a journey to understand the program of life.
This and other similar discussions from learnered people resonate with me and give me peace.
Thank you again for this opportunity to live and put my saddened heart in perspective.... Most importantly to choose life.
Timothy, I’m really sorry to hear that. It’s one of those situations that no parent should ever face. Glad to hear that Stoicism and philosophy are bringing some solace.
Great idea to bring on James Romm as we are also going through his “How to die” in the book club. Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks for the great conversation!
It's been on my mind to invite James Romm to present at Conversations with Modern Stoicism and then you appear with this excellent interview. Well done. I'd love to hear that Hollywood has come knocking on his door to option "Dying Every Day" for a movie. Thanks for sharing this. Also, Stellan Skarsgård would make a very convincing Seneca.
Glad you enjoyed it my friend. And yes, Skarsgård would be an excellent choice!
Took me until just now to listen, and I learned so much from this convo! Both philosophically and personally.
What a perfect thing to watch in the first day of a new year.
What strikes me most is how compatible Stoicism is with Buddhism. In terms of working on ourselves, cultivating ethical behavior and learning to navigate our own emotional landscape. And also focusing on our own death as a means to enriching Life.
Both Stoicism and Buddhism are ancient teachings that have an enormous amount to teach us, guide us, and enliven us (in the most literal way)
I guess it’s time for me to turn westward for awhile and actually read Seneca, or a book about him by a contemporary
writer? Recommendations for something like Stoicism 101, for an ignorant beginner.
This is so cool, Massimo. Glad I found your stack!
Sorry your sabbatical is almost up, but I’ll bet one or two of your students will make you happy to be teaching again.
Now Im going to hunt down that Malkovitch flick!
DeeDee, glad you enjoyed my conversation with James! He’s really a cool dude.
Yes, Stoicism and Buddhism have a lot in common, from an ethical perspective. Not so much in terms of metaphysics.
As for Stoicism 101, a part from my own How to Be a Stoic (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31423245-how-to-be-a-stoic) (forgive the shameless self-promotion!), I’d suggest the excellent The Practicing Stoic, by Ward Farnsworth (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37886498-the-practicing-stoic).
Just picked up the paperback of your book! Amazon says I’ll have it friday. 👍🏼
🙏 Let me know what you think!
Im a slow reader, so please be patient. But Im looking forward to reading it!
Happy New Year!
No rush! And happy new year to you as well!
My son of 17 yrs was 'returned' as Epectetus would say when he was killed on his motorcycle 1 yr ago. Since then I have been on a journey to understand the program of life.
This and other similar discussions from learnered people resonate with me and give me peace.
Thank you again for this opportunity to live and put my saddened heart in perspective.... Most importantly to choose life.
Timothy, I’m really sorry to hear that. It’s one of those situations that no parent should ever face. Glad to hear that Stoicism and philosophy are bringing some solace.
Thank you.
Tim
Thank you
Very enjoyable conversation. I got a lot out of it
Tim
Glad to hear it!
This looks awesome!! I just made room in my oddly full schedule to listen to this tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to this conversation. Thx!
Let me know what you think when you have a minute!
Great idea to bring on James Romm as we are also going through his “How to die” in the book club. Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks for the great conversation!
Daniel, glad you enjoyed it!