Episode 252: Yes We Sene-can
Very Bad Wizards10 Jan 2023

Episode 252: Yes We Sene-can

David and Tamler dive into Seneca's "On the Happy Life" and stoicism, the topic selected by our beloved patreon supporters. Why is stoicism so popular today? What does Seneca actually think about Epicureanism? Can Seneca's philosophy be reconciled with his life as a wealthy Roman aristocrat? Are stoics too cold and detached or is that an unfair caricature? And why can't David and Tamler fully embrace this undeniably wise approach to life?

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