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Philosophies for Life

Philosophies for Life

Philosophies for Life is all about giving ancient wisdom for modern living. We are dedicated towards giving out life-changing philosophical ideas that will help you improve all the aspects of your life - spirituality, finance, relationships, mental and emotional.

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147: 9 Circles of Mental Hell (And How to Climb Out)...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/02/12

Dante’s Inferno - 9 Circles of Mental Hell (And How to Climb Out). In this podcast we will descend into the 9 Circles of "Mental Hell" that you might be creating for yourself, and how to climb your way back to the stars from the philosophy of Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Dante Alighieri was a 14th century, exiled Italian politician who wrote a poem that terrifies us to this day. It is called The Divine Comedy, but we know its first section best: Inferno. On the surface, it is a tour of the Christian

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20:03

146: Homer's Iliad Explained: Psychology of Courage,...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/02/10

How to Train Your Mind to do Hard Things (Homer's Iliad). In this video we will be talking about 8 Psychology Laws for doing Difficult Things from the philosophy of Homer’s Iliad.Homer, a blind poet, in the 8th century BC composed a poem that would stand alongside The Odyssey as the twin pillar of Western literature; that epic poem is The Iliad. Spanning 24 books, it is a war story about the siege of the city of Troy, pitting the invading Greek armies against the defending people of Troy, or as you

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19:10

145: The Gollum Effect - 7 Innocent Habits That Are...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/31

The Gollum Effect - 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You (J.R.R. Tolkien). In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You from the philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien.J.R.R. Tolkien, an Oxford Professor of English Language and Literature created a mythology that would define the modern imagination: The Lord of the Rings. On the surface, it is a fantasy epic about wizards, kings, and magic rings. But if you strip away the monsters and the battles, you realize that

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22:22

144: 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant (Kantianism)

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/28

In this podcast we will be talking about 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant is considered to be one of the greatest German philosophers and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophy is called Kantianism.So here are 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant - 01. Do not treat others as merely means 02. Fight for freedom03. Respect animals 04. Act from duty05. Have your own moral law06. Never lie 07. Become worthy of happiness 08. Do not base your morality on

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15:58

143: Homer's Odyssey - 3 Mistakes That Are Silently...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/23

Homer's Odyssey - 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential. In this podcast we will be talking about 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential from the philosophy of Homer’s Odyssey.Unlike other ancient heroes like Achilles or Hercules, who relied on god-like strength or invulnerability, Odysseus was just a man. He was mortal, he was flawed, and he suffered. He didn't survive because he could punch harder than everyone else; he survived because he mastered his own mind.We

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21:54

142: Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest - The Logic...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/21

Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest - The Logic of Total Work. In today’s Philosophies For Life, we are going to be taking a look at exactly why you feel guilty when you rest, and how to reclaim your right to simply exist.It is Sunday afternoon. Your chores are done. Your laundry is folded. The inbox is—miraculously—empty. You finally have permission to relax. But... you can't. Instead of peace, you feel a phantom vibration in your pocket. A tightening in your chest. A voice in the back of your head

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27:54

141: What If You Died Today? (And Got A Second Chance)

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/17

What If You Died Today? (And Got A Second Chance)If the Angel of Death appeared tonight and asked "Why do you want to live?", what would you say?Most of us live as if we have infinite time. We stay in jobs we hate, we hide our true feelings, and we wait for "someday" to start living. In this video, we follow the story of Adam - a man who felt dead inside until he met Death face-to-face. He was given a second chance, but it came with one terrifying condition: His life would grow when he acted

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20:39

140: 5 Buddhist Ways Of Dealing With Difficult...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/14

In this podcast we will be talking about 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from the wisdom of Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism.So with that in mind, here are 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from Gautama Buddha -01. Acknowledge There Are difficult People Around You02. Practice Restraint03. Practice Clearing Your Mind04. Practice Compassion05. Practice Right SpeechI

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17:07

139: Unlock Your Inner Freedom - Epictetus (Stoicism)

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/10

In this audio we will be talking about 4 ways to unlock your inner freedom from the philosophy of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism. So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to unlock your inner freedom from the wisdom of Epictetus -01. Free your mind02. Train your habits03. Control your desires04. Love your FateWe hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video will help you to unlock your inner freedom. Epictetus

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22:46

138: 5 Ways To Effortlessly Flow With Your Life -...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/07

In this audio we will be talking about how to be in flow with your life from the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. So here are 5 ways to be in flow with your life from Miyamoto Musashi - 01. Accept death and take risks02. Train intensively03. Cultivate your intuition04. Accept the Way of Nature05. Embrace simplicityI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and

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26:16

137: Nietzsche - Why You Actually Fear AI (It’s Not...

Philosophies for Life ·

2026/01/03

Nietzsche - Why You Actually Fear AI (It’s Not Poverty) (Existentialism). In this podcast we will talk about Why You Actually Fear AI from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the main precursors of existentialism.In 1882, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche published The Gay Science, which features a famous scene called 'The Parable of the Madman.' In the story, a man runs into a busy marketplace in broad daylight, holding a lantern, shouting, “I seek God! I

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19:49

136: How To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions -...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/31

In this podcast, we will be talking about The 10 ways to keep our New Year’s Resolutions from the writings of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism. So here are 10 ways from Epictetus’s discourses, that will help you in keeping your New Year’s resolutions.So here are 10 ways to keep our New Year’s Resolutions from the writings of Epictetus - 01. Keep your resolutions simple 02. Routine is everything 03. Replace bad habits 04

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24:59

135: 8 Life Lessons from Jean-Paul Sartre...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/27

In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Life Lessons from Jean-Paul Sartre. Sartre was one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism. One of Sartre’s key-concepts that is discussed or prevalent in almost all of his existentialist works is the notion of “Bad Faith”, which he uses to describe and critique how most people tend to deny their own freedom. Alongside his notion of Bad Faith, Sartre has discussed many aspects of existentialism and ideas on human life

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22:24

134: Why Modern Dating Feels So Empty (So Choose...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/24

Why Modern Dating Feels So Empty (So Choose Yourself First).Do you feel like you’re constantly swiping but never connecting? Modern dating often feels less like romance and more like a marketplace. We have more options than ever, yet we feel more disconnected and lonely. In this video, we explore the deep psychology behind why we keep attracting the wrong people and why "swiping right on yourself" is the only way to break the toxic cycle. Picture this: you open a dating app, and instead of swiping

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21:54

133: How To Live A Long And Happy Life - Philosophy...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/20

Lagom is the Swedish lifestyle philosophy, translating as ‘not too much and not too little, It means to have just the balanced choice between two extremes. In order to know how to balance your life, you need Lagom, as it embraces a balanced, sustainable lifestyle.In order to understand how to balance your life using Lagom approach, we have broken up this video into four main categories - 01. Lagom at work. 02. Lagom at home 03. Lagom for health 04. Lagom and nature Lagom, the Swedish word for

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22:38

132: 8 Life Lessons From Epicurus (Epicureanism)

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/17

In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Life Lessons From Epicurus. His philosophy is often referenced as Epicurean hedonism or simply Epicureanism. Epicurus was most famous for his skilful insights into the concept of happiness. To understand more about Epicurus’ teachings and how we can apply them into our own lives, here are 8 life lessons from the philosophy of Epicurus - 01. Be content with little 02. Study philosophy all your life 03. Learn to rely on yourself 04. Develop courage

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15:32

131: How To Be A Stoic - Epictetus (Stoicism)

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/15

In this podcast we will be talking about 12 practical exercises, as per the book How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci that uses Epictituse’s Enchiridion, which we can use in the modern world while mastering the four stoic virtues. So here are 10 important insights for being a stoic from Epictetus. 01. Examine your impressions 02. Remind yourself of the impermanence of thing 03. The reverse clause 04. How can I use virtue here and now 05. Pause and take a deep breath 06. Other-ize 07. Speak

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24:35

130: Carl Jung - Why Turning 40 Becomes Your...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/10

Carl Jung - Why Turning 40 Becomes Your Superpower (Jungian Philosophy).Carl Jung, one of the most respected psychologists of the 20th century, believed that life doesn’t truly begin when we are young. In fact, he said, “Life really begins at forty. Before then, you are just doing research.” What he means by this is that the first part of life is mainly preparation. In our twenties and thirties, we are learning how the world works. We try to build a stable life - we work, we build relationships,

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23:55

129: Carl Jung - 7 Shadow Clues That Reveal Your True...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/06

7 Shadow Clues That Reveal Your True Calling - Carl Jung (Jungian Philosophy).Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist who believed that the human mind has two layers - the conscious, which is everything we’re aware of, and the unconscious, which holds the thoughts, emotions, and memories we’ve pushed out of awareness. And deep within that unconscious lies what Jung called the shadow - the hidden side of ourselves. We suppress these parts because, at some point, we learned they weren’t acceptable. Maybe

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22:35

128: Lao Tzu - 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost)...

Philosophies for Life ·

2025/12/03

Lao Tzu - 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy (Taoism). In this podcast, we will talk about 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. So with that in mind, here are 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy from the philosophy of Lao Tzu - 01. Rise with the Mao Hour 02. Open The

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