{"podcast":{"title":"Einzelgänger","slug":"einzelg-nger-7313507","podcast_index_feed_id":7313507,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2254035087","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f93b1760-0ec1-11f0-9cde-9b70930713ba/image/4a7093387f3180ca288430049d2fba06.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Einzelgänger","episode_count":171,"summary":"Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of \"as I see it,\" out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery — and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T16:18:20.480878+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507"},"episode":{"title":"How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions | Einzelgänger","slug":"how-not-to-be-pathetic-stoic-philosophy-emotions-einzelg-nger","published_at":"2026-07-31T15:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507/how-not-to-be-pathetic-stoic-philosophy-emotions-einzelg-nger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6312659317.mp3?updated=1778653524","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6312659317.mp3?updated=1778653524","summary":"How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions The Stoics pursued a mental state called ‘apatheia’ (from which the English word ‘apathy’ derived). They saw this mental state as a condition for living according to nature; the latter is a Stoic’s ultimate goal and virtue. However, the word ‘apathy’ in contemporary language has a different meaning than the Greek ‘apatheia,’ as ‘apathy’ has a pretty negative charge, pointing to a state of emotional numbness.The Stoic meaning of ‘apatheia’ is different, as it refers to a mind that isn’t disturbed by the passions (or “patheia”), not the absence of emotions altogether. So, being ‘apathetic’ in the Stoic sense means ‘being undisturbed by the passions’ or ‘equanimity,’ a pleasurable state in which we feel emotionally calm and content. But what about the opposite, namely, being ‘pathetic?’ This video explores the roots of patheticness, the harmful consequences, and how we can avoid being pathetic through the lens of Stoic philosophy.Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartCreative Commons (attributions):Seneca bust: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:S%C3%A9n%C3%A8que_Ch%C3…","meta_description":"How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions The Stoics pursued a mental state called ‘apatheia’ (from which the English word ‘apathy’ derived). T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1060,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/einzelg-nger-7313507/episodes/how-not-to-be-pathetic-stoic-philosophy-emotions-einzelg-nger/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507/how-not-to-be-pathetic-stoic-philosophy-emotions-einzelg-nger.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}