Jane O'Grady: Were the Greek philosophers self-help gurus?

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Jane O'Grady: Were the Greek philosophers self-help gurus?

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Can the Stoics help solve the mental health crisis? Should we adopt an Epicurean approach to pleasure? On this week's podcast, writer and lecturer Jane O'Grady joins Prospect's Mindful life columnist Sarah Collins to discuss whether the ancient Greeks can teach us how live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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