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“Chris Fisher is a skilled expositor of stoic doctrine and practice. He is well-versed in ancient stoic texts and in contemporary scholarship on stoicism, and I have found him to be a credible guide. His podcast, however, is not academic: rather, he treats stoicism as a living philosophy that we can and should embrace today. Fisher is clearly committed to stoic philosophy, and he is compelling in his presentation. He embraces what he calls “traditional stoicism,” which seems to mean that he, correctly, holds the theistic beliefs of the ancient stoics to be essential to stoic practice. (He notes early on, however, that some ancient stoic beliefs have been disproved: I assume he means things like augury and soothsaying, which were indeed embedded in the classical stoic worldview.)
What I like most is the combination of theory and practical exhortation. My academic background is in Aristotelian virtue ethics. But although I love Aristotle, he presents little in the way of practical guidance in how to acquire virtue. Not so with Epictetus and the rest of the stoic gang: it’s all practical, all the way down.
This podcast has been incredibly helpful in my own moral and spiritual journey. I’m grateful to Chris Fisher for putting this together (although I wish he updated more consistently!). I highly recommend listening.”
Regis Carnifex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/18
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“Great podcast. Currently my top three most listened to. Keep the episodes coming!”
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02/06/20
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“I am one of those “moderns” who ascribe to the majority of Stoicism and yet cannot accept Providence. Like the host of this podcast, Mr. Fisher, in his early days of Stoic investigation, I favor atoms over Providence. However, it is important to recognize and understand that ancient Stoics were...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
07/23/18
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“Cannot express my gratitude and appreciation for this podcast anymore than what has already been uttered in the many other comments. Only hoping to see a new episode soon.”
PDX-LFC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/22
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