ARTIDOTE Vashik Armenikus

Dr. John Sellars is a lecturer in philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, and is a leading expert in ancient philosophy, with a particular focus on Stoicism. In this interview, we'll be delving into the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, discussing its relevance to modern life, and exploring how we can apply its teachings to our daily lives. We'll also be discussing Sellars's books, "Lessons in Stoicism," "The Art of Living", and his most recent book on Aristotle. 

All of them provide a practical guide to applying Stoic philosophy in our modern world.

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode!



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Ruth Millington’s wonderful book uncovers the hidden figures behind art history’s masterpieces. We tend to forget that each great artist, whether from the past or present, has their own unique muse who inspires them, gives them energy and influences their creativity.

For Picasso it was Dora Maar; for Rodin it was Camille Claudel; for Frida Kahlo it was her illness. Those muses had a significant impact on the artists we love, but they often get hidden behind the shadows of giants whom they inspired.

In this interview, Ruth and I talked about Muses who inspired artists such as Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Lucian Freud, Tim Walker, and many others.

Ruth spent years researching the relationship between artists and their Muses. I asked her to give us some tips about how you and I can mimic great artists so we can connect with our own Muses too.

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In this episode, Adriana Barton - a journalist and former staff reporter at Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail - tells Vashik Armenikus how we can get reconnected with the healing powers of music. 

She tells us about the power of music by combining medical studies, discoveries by pioneering neuroscientists, and research from biology and anthropology. She also tells us her personal story of studying cello for nearly two decades, a pursuit she had to leave with physical injuries and emotional scars.

And since we are getting very close to the Christmas holidays, I’ve to say that this book is a perfect gift for a person who’s passionate about music.

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In this episode Vashik Armenikus sits down with philosopher David Fideler, who wrote a brilliant book called Breakfast with Seneca.

Seneca was a stoic philosopher who is widely recognised as the most humane writer of the Stoic tradition. He teaches us to live with freedom and purpose.

In Breakfast with Seneca , David Fideler explores Seneca’s ideas in a series of focused chapters, clearly explaining Seneca’s ideas without oversimplifying them.

Those chapters can help you to overcome grief; find meaningful friendships; cope with anxiety; and live a truly fulfilling life.

Note: This conversation comes in two parts. In the first part we discuss Seneca and Stoic philosophy and in the second part we focus on David's next book on the Renaissance and how we can replicate it in our modern world. The part 2 will be released in a week.



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Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet whose wisdom continues to echo and inspire souls around the world. 

Every person who has read at least a single line written by Rumi knows that his verse can heal one's heart. 

We wouldn't have known about Rumi and these mystical powers if not for talented translators like Haleh Liza Gafori.

Her recent beautiful translation of Rumi's poetry 'Gold' was published by The New York Review of Books in March 2022.  In this episode she told Vashik Armenikus how Rumi can heal our hearts by teaching us the religion that could unite all of us - the religion of Love.



You can find more about Haleh, her work and her book recommendation in the link below. 



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How to lead a meaningful life?  How can we lead a good life and enjoy happiness in a world without a providential God?

"In Think Least of Death, Pulitzer Prize–finalist Steven Nadler connects Spinoza’s ideas with his life and times to offer a compelling account of how the philosopher can provide a guide to living one’s best life."



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