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Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen, Week 2, Preface and Introduction

This week we tackle the Preface and Introductions of Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen (have you bought your copy?). These two sections provide important insights into the rest of... Read More

Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen, Week 1, Context and Logistics

Now for something completely different. Over the past few years, I have contemplated philosophy in the context of work and life. Our re-reading of How To Be A Stoic by... Read More

How To Be A Stoic, Re-read, Final Notes, Week 16

There are several themes that I would like to highlight as we wrap up the re-read of How To Be A Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci. The first and perhaps the... Read More

How To Be A Stoic Re-read, Chapter 14, Practical Spiritual Exercises, Week 15

“Admit not sleep into your tender eyelids till you have reckoned up each deed of the day large – how have I erred, what done or left undone? So Start,... Read More

How To Be A Stoic Re-read, Chapter 13, Love and Friendship, Week 14

This is the second to the last chapter of How To Be A Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci.  The question of which book we should re-read next naturally comes to mind... Read More

How To Be A Stoic Re-read, Chapter 12, How To Deal With Anger, Anxiety, And Loneliness, Week 13

This is an interesting chapter to be re-reading in early November 2024. Anger, anxiety, and loneliness are difficult topics because they are personal. It is easy to take a myopic... Read More