The College of Stoic Philosophers Podcast CoSP Pod. Ep. 1: Mitch Leventhal & Kathy Bucher
Oct 13, 2024
Mitch Leventhal, president of the Foundation for Stoic Philosophy, and Kathy Bucher, a nursing executive and faculty member specializing in Marcus Aurelius, dive into the core principles of Stoicism. They discuss the significance of virtues like self-control and the power of focusing on what we can control. The conversation also explores how Stoic philosophy shaped their lives, especially during tough times, and highlights their commitment to crafting engaging educational experiences that embody Stoic values.
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College Founded To Teach Stoicism As Lived Practice
- The College of Stoic Philosophers is a volunteer-run online school founded in 2008 to teach Stoicism as a lived practice.
- Students often become faculty, keeping tuition low and focusing on systematic, practical study.
Epictetus Feels Like A Live Lecture
- Epictetus' Discourses feel like live lectures because his student Arrian transcribed him verbatim using shorthand.
- Readers often sense a direct, personal voice—stern, practical, and immediately applicable.
Stoicism Combines Logic Physics Ethics And Practice
- Stoicism integrates logic, physics (physis), ethics, and personal practice into a unified naturalistic worldview.
- It posits a material cosmos infused with pneuma that grounds rationality and virtue in human life.