The Examined Life: Philosophy for Real People
The Examined Life:
Ancient philosophy for modern life.
The great philosophers asked the questions that still matter most:
How do we live well?
How do we become happier?
How do we build strong marriages and raise good children?
How do we develop courage, self-discipline, wisdom, and character?
How do we face anxiety, failure, anger, grief, temptation, and the uncertainty of life?
The Examined Life brings the great philosophical tradition out of the classroom and back where it belongs: into everyday life.
Hosted by philosopher Dr. Scott M. Sullivan, each episode explores the practical wisdom of Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Aquinas, and other great thinkers, translating their ideas into clear language for serious people who want to live better.
No academic jargon. No self-help fluff. No philosophy merely for the sake of philosophy.
Just serious ideas about how to think clearly, develop virtue, strengthen your character, and build a life worth living.
Because philosophy was never meant simply to be studied.
It was meant to be lived.
The Examined Life
Philosophy for Real People.
Vita Examinata.
The Examined Life: Philosophy for Real People
Latest Episodes
How to Master Your Desires (Aristotle On Temperance)
Why can some people enjoy the pleasures of life without being controlled by them?Why can some people put down the phone, walk away from the food, control their anger, or get to work when they don't feel like it, while others seem powerle...
How To Become Trustworthy: The Ancient Philosophy Of Justice - The Examined Life Episode 6
Why do some people earn our trust almost immediately, while others constantly leave us disappointed?Why do some people's promises mean something, while others seem to break their word whenever it becomes inconvenient?And perhaps...
How To Make Wise Decisions: The Ancient Philosophy Of Prudence
Why do some people consistently make wise decisions while others keep making the same mistakes?Why do some people see consequences before everyone else?Why do some people repeatedly make good judgments about their careers, ...
How To Build Mental Strength: The Ancient Philosophy of Fortitude
Why do some people stay calm under pressure while others fall apart?Why do some people keep going when life becomes painful, while others quit?And perhaps the most important question of all:Can you actually become mental...
How To Stop Lying To Yourself: Why Humble People Hurt Less, Have More Peace, and Live Happier Lives
What are you wrong about right now?It is one of the most uncomfortable questions in philosophy, because none of us can answer it.Every one of us holds false beliefs. We all mistake opinions for knowledge, confidence for cer...