Tanner Campbell
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🏛️ Philosopher of Stoicism
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🏛️ Philosopher of Stoicism
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I had never seen Bridge to Terabethia and, holy shit was I not emotionally prepared for that plot twist. My goodness.
a girl is holding a small dog in her arms in the rain .
ALT: a girl is holding a small dog in her arms in the rain .
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January 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I had never seen Bridge to Terabethia and, holy shit was I not emotionally prepared for that plot twist. My goodness.
I'm experimenting with voice actors on the podcast. I'd like to hire voice actors to play the role of each philosopher in episodes where I'm sharing an original text (so they would read the text "as" the philosopher). But I'm having a hard time finding the right people (1 of 2) #voiceover #voactor
January 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I'm experimenting with voice actors on the podcast. I'd like to hire voice actors to play the role of each philosopher in episodes where I'm sharing an original text (so they would read the text "as" the philosopher). But I'm having a hard time finding the right people (1 of 2) #voiceover #voactor
Just for all the Stokes watching, this is a misuse of the word stoicism. Stoicism does not encourage non-action. Jeremy Powell is doing precisely the Stoic thing right now. And, if we understood the context fully, he may have been doing it prior as well.
The Atlantic:
The Candor of Jerome Powell
After months of stoicism, the Fed chair is taking a stand against Trump.
By Will Gottsegen
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The Candor of Jerome Powell
After months of stoicism, the Fed chair is taking a stand against Trump.
By Will Gottsegen
share.google/53MiNEYjJxYN...
The Candor of Jerome Powell
After months of stoicism, the Fed chair is taking a stand against Trump.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Just for all the Stokes watching, this is a misuse of the word stoicism. Stoicism does not encourage non-action. Jeremy Powell is doing precisely the Stoic thing right now. And, if we understood the context fully, he may have been doing it prior as well.
My wife always be like, “let’s eat better. Less snackies in the house.”
But the grocery haul always be like…
But the grocery haul always be like…
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
My wife always be like, “let’s eat better. Less snackies in the house.”
But the grocery haul always be like…
But the grocery haul always be like…
Reposted by Tanner Campbell
Marcus Aurelius has been acknowledged as a sage. But his reign was marked as much by military affairs as it was by philosophy. on.wsj.com/49xQe0K
‘Marcus Aurelius’ Review: The Mind and the Sword
Marcus Aurelius has been acknowledged as a sage. But his reign was marked as much by military affairs as it was by philosophy.
on.wsj.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Marcus Aurelius has been acknowledged as a sage. But his reign was marked as much by military affairs as it was by philosophy. on.wsj.com/49xQe0K
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It's not Stoicism, but it sure provides indirect commentary on why our abandonment of virtue ethics has practically destroyed philosophy in academia.
At least, that's what I'm getting out of it thus far and where I think it's going.
It's not Stoicism, but it sure provides indirect commentary on why our abandonment of virtue ethics has practically destroyed philosophy in academia.
At least, that's what I'm getting out of it thus far and where I think it's going.
January 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Currently reading 📚
It's not Stoicism, but it sure provides indirect commentary on why our abandonment of virtue ethics has practically destroyed philosophy in academia.
At least, that's what I'm getting out of it thus far and where I think it's going.
It's not Stoicism, but it sure provides indirect commentary on why our abandonment of virtue ethics has practically destroyed philosophy in academia.
At least, that's what I'm getting out of it thus far and where I think it's going.
📌 Welcome to the Clean Stoicism feed 📌
I'm a public philosopher. I specialise in Stoic philosophy.
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Podcast: stoicismpod.com
I'm a public philosopher. I specialise in Stoic philosophy.
Only actually Stoic material will be allowed in the feed.
The following will be moderated out:
⟐ Images
⟐ Reposts
⟐ Quote-porn
⟐ Bro-icism (red-pilled, etc)
Support: @ me
Podcast: stoicismpod.com
Practical Stoicism | Stoicism Podcast for Modern Life
Join American philosopher Tanner Campbell for practical Stoic wisdom applied to modern life. Learn how to live excellently through ancient Greek philosophy.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
📌 Welcome to the Clean Stoicism feed 📌
I'm a public philosopher. I specialise in Stoic philosophy.
Only actually Stoic material will be allowed in the feed.
The following will be moderated out:
⟐ Images
⟐ Reposts
⟐ Quote-porn
⟐ Bro-icism (red-pilled, etc)
Support: @ me
Podcast: stoicismpod.com
I'm a public philosopher. I specialise in Stoic philosophy.
Only actually Stoic material will be allowed in the feed.
The following will be moderated out:
⟐ Images
⟐ Reposts
⟐ Quote-porn
⟐ Bro-icism (red-pilled, etc)
Support: @ me
Podcast: stoicismpod.com
I think it’s time for a proper opposition.
President Trump declared on Wednesday evening that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his “own morality,” brushing aside international law and other checks on his ability to use military might to strike, invade or coerce nations around the world.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
I think it’s time for a proper opposition.
Ha. So far!
@tannerocampbell.com enters dangerous territory here, #stoic advice about dealing with spouses(!), but emerges unscathed.
I've received many questions about what to do when our spouse isn't #Stoic -- and by that, I hope what everyone means is that their spouse doesn't subscribe to Stoic ethical theory (or theory in general). I have thoughts, I'll share a few now.
January 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Ha. So far!
I've received many questions about what to do when our spouse isn't #Stoic -- and by that, I hope what everyone means is that their spouse doesn't subscribe to Stoic ethical theory (or theory in general). I have thoughts, I'll share a few now.
January 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I've received many questions about what to do when our spouse isn't #Stoic -- and by that, I hope what everyone means is that their spouse doesn't subscribe to Stoic ethical theory (or theory in general). I have thoughts, I'll share a few now.
I was today years old when I found out that George Carlin narrated Thomas the Tank Engine. I’m sitting here, getting my son ready for nursery as he watches the show, and I recognised the voice immediately. I cannot comprehend how I didn’t catch it before. m.imdb.com/news/ni64448...
Why George Carlin Narrated Thomas the Tank Engine in the '90s - IMDb
IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:04 AM
I was today years old when I found out that George Carlin narrated Thomas the Tank Engine. I’m sitting here, getting my son ready for nursery as he watches the show, and I recognised the voice immediately. I cannot comprehend how I didn’t catch it before. m.imdb.com/news/ni64448...
This MN shooting thing with ICE - it's unreal. The defence of it is unreal. The woman was trying to flee, not run the guy over. You don't KILL PEOPLE for fleeing unless they are fleeing a fucking homicide. Killing a non-violent suspect at a traffic stop shouldn't even be on the table.
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This MN shooting thing with ICE - it's unreal. The defence of it is unreal. The woman was trying to flee, not run the guy over. You don't KILL PEOPLE for fleeing unless they are fleeing a fucking homicide. Killing a non-violent suspect at a traffic stop shouldn't even be on the table.
Not everyone appreciates their Stoicism study mixed up in Politics or current events, so last week I created a spin-off podcast specifically for these sorts of discussions. practicingstoicism.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Not everyone appreciates their Stoicism study mixed up in Politics or current events, so last week I created a spin-off podcast specifically for these sorts of discussions. practicingstoicism.com
Using drugs as a pretext to get our hands on Venezuelan gold and oil isn’t innovative leadership… it’s land expansion. The only country that has done it in the last two decades (and they did it twice) is Russia.
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Using drugs as a pretext to get our hands on Venezuelan gold and oil isn’t innovative leadership… it’s land expansion. The only country that has done it in the last two decades (and they did it twice) is Russia.
Today I quit the ol’ day job. Gave ample notice. The countdown to full-time philosophy begins now. Support me in this effort if you value my work. #Stoicism liberapay.com/tannerocampb...
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In January 2026, I quit my job to focus full-time on my public-serving work Your support is a critical part of my ability to sustain myself and my family through my work.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Today I quit the ol’ day job. Gave ample notice. The countdown to full-time philosophy begins now. Support me in this effort if you value my work. #Stoicism liberapay.com/tannerocampb...
I'm sorry... Trump's military has abducted another country's sitting president?
Is there any historical president for this?
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Is there any historical president for this?
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes
Trump will hold a press conference on the strike at 11 a.m. ET (1600 GMT).
www.reuters.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I'm sorry... Trump's military has abducted another country's sitting president?
Is there any historical president for this?
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Is there any historical president for this?
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
"Tanner, you write so much about Stoicism. How do you find things to write about?"
I use AI... but probably not the way you think.
AI isn't a substitute for human creativity (hopefully that never happens), but it is a substitute for laborious information gathering and curation.
I use AI... but probably not the way you think.
AI isn't a substitute for human creativity (hopefully that never happens), but it is a substitute for laborious information gathering and curation.
January 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
"Tanner, you write so much about Stoicism. How do you find things to write about?"
I use AI... but probably not the way you think.
AI isn't a substitute for human creativity (hopefully that never happens), but it is a substitute for laborious information gathering and curation.
I use AI... but probably not the way you think.
AI isn't a substitute for human creativity (hopefully that never happens), but it is a substitute for laborious information gathering and curation.
Evening, Stoics. I've created a few tools. You may want to check them out. Let me know what you think:
1. sagelikeadvice.com - advice from my AI bot
2. stoicfive.com - 5 day practice challenge
3. virtuequiz.com - identify your character strengths
4. stoictracker - habit tracker
All free, of course
1. sagelikeadvice.com - advice from my AI bot
2. stoicfive.com - 5 day practice challenge
3. virtuequiz.com - identify your character strengths
4. stoictracker - habit tracker
All free, of course
Sage-Like Advice | Get guidance from Stoic philosophy
Receive thoughtful guidance rooted in the timeless philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. Share your challenges and discover the path to tranquility.
sagelikeadvice.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Evening, Stoics. I've created a few tools. You may want to check them out. Let me know what you think:
1. sagelikeadvice.com - advice from my AI bot
2. stoicfive.com - 5 day practice challenge
3. virtuequiz.com - identify your character strengths
4. stoictracker - habit tracker
All free, of course
1. sagelikeadvice.com - advice from my AI bot
2. stoicfive.com - 5 day practice challenge
3. virtuequiz.com - identify your character strengths
4. stoictracker - habit tracker
All free, of course
Why not both?
When you're 20, Spotify will ask you if you want to listen to the music of Marcus Whale or the meditations of Marcus Aurelius.
It's very important that you choose Marcus Whale.
It's very important that you choose Marcus Whale.
January 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Why not both?
I simply could not finish Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises."
I do like Hemingway's quick snappy dialogue and how quickly and elegantly he moves you through the story, but I just didn't like the story. I think I got about 100 pages in and just couldn't do it after that.
Anyone enjoy this book?
I do like Hemingway's quick snappy dialogue and how quickly and elegantly he moves you through the story, but I just didn't like the story. I think I got about 100 pages in and just couldn't do it after that.
Anyone enjoy this book?
a woman says " did i make a mistake " in front of a poster for daisy jones & six
ALT: a woman says " did i make a mistake " in front of a poster for daisy jones & six
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January 1, 2026 at 10:58 AM
I simply could not finish Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises."
I do like Hemingway's quick snappy dialogue and how quickly and elegantly he moves you through the story, but I just didn't like the story. I think I got about 100 pages in and just couldn't do it after that.
Anyone enjoy this book?
I do like Hemingway's quick snappy dialogue and how quickly and elegantly he moves you through the story, but I just didn't like the story. I think I got about 100 pages in and just couldn't do it after that.
Anyone enjoy this book?
A Stoic haiku for your new year:
Habituation,
It creates your character,
So, pay attention.
Bed of luck in 2026 all. See you there.
Habituation,
It creates your character,
So, pay attention.
Bed of luck in 2026 all. See you there.
December 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A Stoic haiku for your new year:
Habituation,
It creates your character,
So, pay attention.
Bed of luck in 2026 all. See you there.
Habituation,
It creates your character,
So, pay attention.
Bed of luck in 2026 all. See you there.
I don't often visit TK Maxx (the UK used TK rather than TJ as apparently TJ Maxx is the name of another brand here), when I do go it's usually with my wife for some odds and ends for the house, or a good deal on a name brand coat, or something like that, but yesterday, I found the book section...
December 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I don't often visit TK Maxx (the UK used TK rather than TJ as apparently TJ Maxx is the name of another brand here), when I do go it's usually with my wife for some odds and ends for the house, or a good deal on a name brand coat, or something like that, but yesterday, I found the book section...
This is why I loath Holiday’s “work” — he knows so little of actual Stoic philosophy. Like, what an absolute SHIT flow chart.
okay just gotta silently not express my feelings ever as hard as I can until I am old and finally die PHEW. So glad I lived to impress the imaginary audience in my own head with my stoicism
Wow, why didn't anyone think of this before
December 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is why I loath Holiday’s “work” — he knows so little of actual Stoic philosophy. Like, what an absolute SHIT flow chart.
This movie had a big impact on me. I’m only realising it now, 40 years later, rewatching it as an adult. It covered death, bravery, love, and friendship. Heavy for a kids film, in retrospect, but I think I’ll have my son watch it when he’s a few years older (The Christmas Toy, 1986)
December 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This movie had a big impact on me. I’m only realising it now, 40 years later, rewatching it as an adult. It covered death, bravery, love, and friendship. Heavy for a kids film, in retrospect, but I think I’ll have my son watch it when he’s a few years older (The Christmas Toy, 1986)