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The Craft of Living
Hosted by Ante Jeroncic · EN
Ante Jerončić is a professor of ethics and theology at Andrews University. On this podcast, he explores the theme of the craft of living from a variety of practical and philosophical perspectives. In particular, he is interested in the overlapping spaces where wisdom traditions, behavioral sciences, and self-development literature meet on the question of the good life.
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29. Is Giving Advice Immoral?
Feb 10, 202300:15:44Tap to summarizeThe question in the podcast title was prompted by an article in the Guardian that addresses that very question. Here I briefly touch upon it by offering a couple of points of agreement before suggesting a particular practice that might be helpful to us without running afoul of the criticism the piece lays out. EPISODE MATERIALThe Guardian ArticleCONNECT WITH ME✩ Website✩ Facebook✩ Twitter✩ "In Media Res" Podcast (co-hosted with Oliver Glanz)* * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? Hi, I am Ante Jerončić, and on this podcast, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life.Support the show
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May 29, 202200:44:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I continue discussing some key insights from Günter Figal's lecture series "Heidegger in Modernity" given at the University of Freiburg. Again, the themes of reduction, the simple, and the essential are stressed, including Heidegger's conception of philosophy as a type of wakefulness.* * * * * NEW TO THE CHANNEL? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life.Support the show
Transcribe →27. The Simple and the Essential: Heidegger in Modernity I
Apr 17, 202200:51:16Tap to summarizeA couple of years, I came across Günter Figal's lectures "Heidegger in Modernity" given at the University of Freiburg. In this episode, I begin some of the insights I have gleaned from them, in particular, focusing on the essentializing motif in Heidegger, i.e., the stress on the simple and the essential. As in other instances, my take on Figal's take on Heidegger is refracted through the theme of the craft of living.UPDATES00:32 The Craft of Living review04:47 Rich Roll's Interview with Scott Barry Kaufman on TranscendenceEPISODE11:32 Figal's Heidegger Lectures14:16 Heidegger's Influence18:55 Heidegger's Rejection of Academic Philosophy23:42 Heidegger's Influence Outside the Academy26:33 Heidegger as Modern Philosopher35:33 Figal contra Habermas on Defining Modernity40:02 Heidegger's Hut41:42 Thoreau's Hut; Walden Quote45:42 Heidegger's Quote on Winter Night and PhilosophyREFERENCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIALBarry Scott Kaufman, TranscendGünter Figal, Heidegger in der ModerneRich Roll Podcast Interview with Scott Barry Kaufman * * * * * NEW TO THE CHANNEL? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life.Support the show
Transcribe →26. The Art of Loving: Via Erich Fromm
Mar 31, 202200:35:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I briefly engage some key insights from Erich From on the art of loving. On a more technical note, I want to apologize for the relatively bad audio quality. I am working on rectifying the issue and hope that things will be better in the future as far as that is concerned.UPDATES00:58 - Update and Insight #1: Cold immersion - benefits and lessons learned04:20 - Update and Insight #2: Morning ritual and identity values- how they are integrated10:59 - Main theme: The Art of LovingREFERENCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIALErich Fromm, The Essential Erich FrommErich Fromm, The Art of Loving_____________________Episode 002: "A Mind-Altering Conversion"CONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ Website - https://thecraftofliving.org ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraftofliving * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this podcast, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life.Support the show
Transcribe →25. The Way of Perfection: One Possible Take
Mar 23, 202200:28:26Tap to summarizeIt's good to be back after a year! As I explain in the episode, a lot of things happened on my end that led me to set aside recordings for a while. In any case, I am picking here where I left off, posting presentations that consist of two parts: Craft of Living bites with various updates, insights, and experiences, often with a personal take. Following that, I focus on a particular theme, here the dialectic of radical integrity and radical compassion, a hallmark of perfection.EPISODE06:56 - The Way of PerfectionREFERENCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIALSayings of the Desert FathersCONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ Website - https://thecraftofliving.org ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraftofliving * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCASt? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life. More than a theoretical exercise, I see this endeavor as a personal quest, haltingly as it might be, to “live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life” (Thoreau).Support the show
Transcribe →24. Mental Fortitude: Another Take
Feb 14, 202100:42:44Tap to summarizeIn my previous episode, I broached the topic of mental fortitude, stressing its importance and manifoldness. Mental fortitude, in other words, is not just one thing but is something that is comprised of different elements. Here I advance the discussion by offering some important qualifications.EPISODE REFERENCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIALLane, "Backpacking with the Saints": https://amzn.to/2MxD7XeClimacus, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent": https://amzn.to/3a9VDxKDiviney, "The Attributes": https://amzn.to/39VqKwR______________________AJ Blog Post, "Mental Toughness: Adding some Precision": https://bit.ly/2N2wOdOAJ Blog Post, "The Therapeutic Power of Stoic Techniques": https://bit.ly/36Oo4z9AJ Blog Post, "D. Brunner, My Role Model": https://bit.ly/3q1LM2ESupport the show
Transcribe →23. Mental Toughness: The Quest for Mental and Spiritual Fortitude
Feb 5, 202100:41:05Tap to summarizeMental toughness, mental fortitude, self-discipline, resilience,... you name it. We all have a basic idea of what it means. This essential ingredient to the craft of living that helps us stay the course, face setbacks with dignity and equanimity, persist when things don't feel right, hope in the face of repeated failure, control impulses to take the easy route - if we could only have more of that. In the life updates, I share insights about reading and context, time tracking, and how to talk to "unreasonable" people.LIFE UPDATES SECTION13:44 - Episode start: examples of mental toughness, its essential role31:00 - My take on mental toughness (self-control; resilience; flexibility; grit; courage; growth-mindset; life-affirmation)EPISODE REFERENCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIALLane, "Backpacking with the Saints": https://amzn.to/2MxD7XeLane, The Solace of Fierce Landscapes": https://amzn.to/3cObTGmVanderkam, "168 Hours:" https://amzn.to/2N5RMc4Diviney, "The Attributes": https://amzn.to/39VqKwRVanderkam time tracking how-to: https://lauravanderkam.com/manage-your-time/Grant article, "The Science of Reasoning With Unreasonable People": https://nyti.ms/39QyvnH______________________AJ Blog Post, "Mental Toughness: Adding some Precision": https://bit.ly/2N2wOdOAJ Blog Post, "The Therapeutic Power of Stoic Techniques": https://bit.ly/36Oo4z9AJ Blog Post, "D. Brunner, My Role Model": https://bit.ly/3q1LM2ECONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ Website - https://thecraftofliving.org ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraftofliving * * * * * NEW TO THE CHANNEL? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life. More than a theoretical exercise, I see this endeavor as a personal quest, haltingly as it might be, to “live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life” (Thoreau).Support the show
Transcribe →22. The Art of Resilience
Jan 31, 202100:28:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss some additional aspects of Stoicism and its practical significance via Ross Edgley's "The Art of Resilience." I begin by sharing a couple of updates about things happening on my end (insights, readings, lessons learned, etc.).LIFE UPDATES SECTION00:18 - McRaven, Make Your Bed02:08 - Wilson, How to Become an Epicurean05:31 - Personal Take: Cold Water ImmersionTHEMATIC SECTION09:24 - Setting the Table: Stoicism Today11:06 - Stoicism and the Secular Age (via Charles Taylor)12:33 - My Encounter wit Stoicism (via Pierre Hadot and Paul Tillich)18:12 - Ross Edgley's Lessons on StoicismEPISODE REFERENCESAJ Blog Post, "Engaging Stoicism"McRaven Graduation SpeechMcRaven, Make Your BedWilson, How to Be an EpicureanHadot, Philosophy as the WayTillich, Courage to BeEdgley, The Art of ResilienceLISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple PodcastsSpotifySUPPORT THE CRAFT OF LIVINGPatreonCONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ Website - https://thecraftofliving.org ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraftofliving * * * * * NEW TO THE CHANNEL? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of flourishing life. More than a theoretical exercise, I see this endeavor as a personal quest, haltingly as it might be, to “live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life” (Thoreau).Support the show
Transcribe →21. The Path of Mindfulness: Engaging the Stoics
Jan 25, 202100:26:47Tap to summarize[YouTube Channel Episode]One of the more interesting cultural developments in recent years, and least fear, has been an increased interest in Stoicism. Here are I share a few ideas on the issue, including things that I find congenial in the Stoic approach to life.EPISODE SECTIONS00:05 - Updates03:53 - Episode Start08:24 - Lesson 1: Commitment to Reality10:17 - Lesson 2: Understanding what Is in Our Control 13:03 - Lesson 3: The Trichotomy of Desire16:24 - Lesson 4: Life According to Virtue18:55 - Lesson 5: The Importance of Spiritual ExercisesEPISODE REFERENCESAJ Blog Post, "Engaging Stoicism"Pigliucci, A Handbook for New StoicsPigliucci, How to Be a StoicIrvine, The Stoic ChallengeHoliday, The Daily StoicHoliday, Lives of the StoicHoliday, The Obstacle is the WayEdgley, The Art of ResilienceCONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ Website - https://artisvivendi.org ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraftofliving ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AJeroncic * * * * * NEW TO THE CHANNEL? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of the flourishing life. More than a theoretical exercise, I see this endeavor as a personal quest, haltingly as it might be, to “live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life” (Thoreau).Support the show
Transcribe →20. What Genuine Productivity Is
Jan 13, 202100:20:44Tap to summarizeProductivity, the very term, grates people the wrong way. In this episode, I explore why that often is the case. And to be honest, I get it. I don't like the term either. On the other hand, there is a way to think about productivity, especially personal productivity, as an attempt to get in touch with reality. Or to put it differently, it is an intentional effort to come to terms with our finitude and the limits of time, resources, and energy that brings with it.REFERENCED RESOURCESAnte Jerončić, Principles of Life-ChangeCal Newport, On ProductivityCONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ The Craft of Living Website ✩ Facebook✩ TwitterSupport the show
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