Episode 44 Dr. Massimo Pigliucci on Stoicism, Religion, and Philosophy as a Way of Life

Listen in as Dr. Massimo Pigliucci (best selling author of books on Stoicism as well as a professor of philosophy and expert on evolutionary biology) shares his knowledge and wisdom concerning the modern practice of Stoicism, it’s relationship to spirituality and Christianity, and how to live a good life.

Bio:

Dr. Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. (See fuller bio below)

Connect with Dr. Pigliucci

Web: https://massimopigliucci.com

Twitter: @mpigliucci

Books by Massimo

A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/3ovvhKm 

A Handbook for New Stoics: how to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control https://amzn.to/39pJZhK 

How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2YqQTNz 

How to Life a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy https://amzn.to/2YkXiKd 

Nonsense on Stilts: how To Tell Science from Bunk. https://amzn.to/3iU3iD0 

Other books by Massimo: https://amzn.to/39qYrWG

Books recommended by Massimo

Carl Sagan. The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark https://amzn.to/3absot7

Bertrand Russell. Autobiography https://amzn.to/3orcfVD

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Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:

(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258

 

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