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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations — A Conversation with Translator Aaron Poochigian
00:00Again, poet, classicist and translator based in New York City whose work has appeared in the Financial Times, the New York Review of Books and Poetry Magazine. His new translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditation is out now from Live Write Publishing. Aaron, welcome to the show. Thank you very much for having me. Okay, so…
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The Philosophy of Yajnavalkya: Vedic Sage and Visionary Thinker
Slide 1: The Philosophy of Yajnavalkya – Ancient Wisdom Here’s what I want you to think about for a second: What makes someone truly wise? Is it how many books they’ve read? How many degrees hang on their wall? Whether they can quote the right philosophers at dinner parties? We throw around the word “wisdom”…
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The Philosophy of Uddalaka Aruni: Pioneer of Indian Metaphysics
Slide 1: The Philosophy of Uddalaka Aruni – Pioneer of Indian Metaphysics Okay, here’s what I want you to imagine for a second. You’re scrolling through your phone, maybe reading about the latest breakthrough in consciousness studies or quantum physics, and someone tells you: “Yeah, a guy figured out the basic framework for that 2,800…
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The Philosophy of Empedocles: Elements Forces, and Eternal Cycles
Slide 1: Empedocles: The Philosopher-Poet of Ancient Sicily Alright, let’s start with one of the most fascinating figures in ancient philosophy – and I mean that literally. Empedocles wasn’t just a philosopher sitting around thinking deep thoughts. This guy was a rock star of the ancient world. Picture Sicily in the 5th century BCE –…
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The Philosophy of Epictetus: Freedom through Stoic Wisdom
“The Philosophy of Epictetus: Freedom Through Stoic Wisdom” Alright, here’s a question that’s going to mess with your head a bit: What if I told you that one of history’s most influential teachers on freedom… was a slave? Not metaphorically. Not “enslaved by circumstance.” Literally owned by another human being. Chained. Beaten. Property. And yet…
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The Philosophy of Lucretius: Nature, Atoms, and the Art of Living
Alright, let’s talk about someone who absolutely blew my mind when I first encountered him – and I think he’s going to do the same for you. We’re diving into Lucretius, and here’s the thing: this guy was writing nearly 2,000 years ago, but he sounds like he could be your skeptical friend who stays…
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The Philosophy of Nagarjuna:The Middle Way of Emptiness
[SLIDE 1: Title Slide] Alright, let’s talk about one of the most brilliant, challenging, and frankly mind-bending philosophers in human history. And here’s the thing – most of you have probably never heard of him. But if you’ve ever questioned whether anything really exists the way you think it does, if you’ve ever wondered whether…
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The Philosophy of Pyrrho: The Founder of Ancient Scepticism
SLIDE 1: Title Slide – “The Philosophy of Pyrrho: Founder of Ancient Scepticism” Alright, here’s the thing – we’re about to dive into one of the most radical, most misunderstood, and frankly, most relevant philosophies you’ll ever encounter. And I know what you’re thinking: “Ancient Greek philosophy? How is that relevant to my life?” But…
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The Philosophy of Zeno of Kition: Founder of Stoicism
SLIDE 1: TITLE SLIDE Alright, picture this: You’re a successful merchant sailing across the Mediterranean. Your ship is loaded with valuable cargo—purple dye from Phoenicia, maybe some fine pottery, the kinds of goods that could make you wealthy. You know these waters. This is the family business. This is your future. And then… …everything goes…
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The Philosophy of Diogenes: The Original Cynic Rebel
SLIDE 1: Title Slide – “The Philosophy of Diogenes: The Original Cynic Rebel” Alright, picture this: It’s ancient Athens, the philosophical capital of the world. Plato’s running his Academy, Aristotle’s teaching Alexander the Great, and everyone’s debating the finer points of virtue and the good life in their nice togas, in their comfortable schools. And…