PLAY PODCASTS
Making Epistemology Cool Again (Episode 160)

Making Epistemology Cool Again (Episode 160)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

December 3, 202446m 29s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (redirect.zencastr.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

Caleb and Michael discuss Stoic epistemology—how to think well, avoid ignorance, and form justified beliefs. They explore the importance of skepticism, setting realistic standards for truth, and cultivating expertise to navigate complex decisions.

(00:00) Common Sense

(04:54) Default To Skepticism

(09:38) Criterion of Truth

(18:31) Common Sense

(29:10) Building Confidence Through Expertise 

(35:01) Epistemic Reserve Clause

(42:27) Takeaways

***

Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe

Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): https://stoameditation.com/pod

If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.

Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/

Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/