by Francis Gasparini | May 23, 2023 | Buddhism, Stoic interviews, Stoic writers
The jet-setting Dr. Ranjini George holds a PhD in English Literature from Northern Illinois University, an MA in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, India, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia,...
by Francis Gasparini | Feb 20, 2023 | Stoic interviews, Stoic writers
2023 continues strong on the blog, as we caught up with the delightful Kathryn Koromilas. She is a writer, teacher, coach, and proud denizen of Scotland whose interests range widely. Her podcast, the Stoic Salon, features a who’s who of the most thoughtful and...
by Francis Gasparini | Feb 14, 2023 | Stoic interviews, Stoic writers
Simon Drew is a musician, poet, philosopher, documentary filmmaker, and international traveler. With his partners Sharon Lebell and Kai Whiting, he is one of the proprietors of the Walled Garden, a hub for events, mentoring, and philosophical exploration. His book...
by Francis Gasparini | Feb 7, 2023 | Music, Stoic interviews, Stoic writers, Translation
For our first “Five Questions” of 2023, we’re privileged to have Sharon Lebell, the best-selling author of The Art of Living, the incandescent translation of Epictetus’ Enchiridion. Sharon is a founder of The Walled Garden, a hub for Stoic...
by Francis Gasparini | Oct 18, 2022 | Stoic books, Stoic interviews, Stoic writers
Scott H. Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, sits at the intersection of Stoicism and psychology. He is a clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. He is certified as a qualified Cognitive Therapist and Trainer/Consultant by the Academy of Cognitive &...
by Francis Gasparini | Oct 5, 2022 | Stoic books, Stoic interviews, Stoic writers
Massimo Pigliucci is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work covers evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy–he’s a true Renaissance man. He deploys...