Philosophy as a Tool for Living

Philosophy is not an abstract exercise. It is a practical tool for living better and more wisely.

Massimo Pigliucci · Философия · Interview with Massimo Pigliucci (Professor of Philosophy - City University of New York)

Massimo Pigliucci

Italian-American philosopher, professor of philosophy at CUNY, author on Stoicism and philosophy as a way of life.

From Ancient Greece to Modernity — Massimo Pigliucci
Stoic ideas, born two thousand years ago, remain relevant because they speak to human nature, which has not changed.
Virtue as the Only True Success — Massimo Pigliucci
Success, money, fame—all of this is transient. True success is living in accordance with virtue and reason.
Stoicism in the Modern World — Massimo Pigliucci
Stoicism teaches us to distinguish what we can control from what we cannot. This knowledge gives us peace and strength.
Timeless Values in an Age of Change — Massimo Pigliucci
In a world of constant change, stoic principles give us an anchor. They remind us that true value lies not in external circumstances but within us.
The Good Life According to the Stoics — Massimo Pigliucci
A good life is not a life without suffering. It is a life lived in accordance with reason and virtue, despite suffering.
Balance Between Striving and Acceptance — Massimo Pigliucci
A philosopher should not be indifferent to the results of their actions. But they must also accept that the final outcome is not entirely in their hands.

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