Episode 51: Is Jordan Peterson A Stoic?

You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life. Although Jordan Peterson does not consider himself a Stoic or mention Stoicism as an inspiration, there are many parallels between messages from Stoic thinkers and Jordan Peterson relating to getting one's life in order; prevailing amidst suffering; capacity for people to strive towards the good; and questioning public opinion. I also talk about dissimilarities between Jordan Peterson and Stoic Philosophy focusing on his treatment of individuals and groups he disagrees with namely men going their own way (MGTOW) who he dubbed "pathetic weasels." Ideas, too, concerning dominance hierarchies, a focus of Peterson's work, are absent from Stoic texts. Surely, fans of Jordan Peterson's work and even Peterson himself could benefit from study and application of Stoic Philosophy. Transcript and more info: http://justinvacula.com/2018/04/15/episode-51-is-jordan-peterson-a-stoic/ Visit my website at stoicsolutionspodcast.com where you can connect with me on social media and listen to past episodes. Support my work by becoming a donor through Patreon or Paypal to access special rewards including the ability to have upcoming guests answer your questions, request custom podcast episodes, have group conversations with me and podcast listeners, and one-on-one discussions. Join my new Discord chat server, linked in show notes, for interactive discussion with me and people interested in Stoicism. Share, comment, like, subscribe, and leave reviews to help support my efforts and keep this project going. Email me with your thoughts – justinvacula at gmail.com. Support through Patreon and Paypal Donate: http://justinvacula.com/donate/ Find Justin Vacula online and listen to past content: Main website: http://www.stoicsolutionspodcast.com SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/justinvacula iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stoic-philosophy/id1264404483 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/justinvacula Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/justin-vacula/stoic-philosophy Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/I4gq7yzmfr63glwfvin2kmciifq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoicSolutionsPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoicSolutions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Engage at home or on-the-go with podcast listeners and people interested in Stoicism, Philosophy in my new interactive easy-to-use Discord chat channel: http://justinvacula.com/2018/04/02/stoic-solutions-podcast-discord-chat/ Podcast music, used with permission, is from Fairyland's song 'Master of the Waves.' View their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Groupe.Fairyland.Officiel/ Resources: Stoic Philosophy Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Stoicism/ Modern Stoicism http://modernstoicism.com Massimo Pigliucci blog 'How to be a Stoic' https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com Show Notes: Jordan Peterson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos Jordan Peterson Cathy Newman interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjxSThD54&t=2s 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://smile.amazon.com/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523715539&sr=8-3&keywords=12+rules MGTOW content creator SunriseHoodie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVhxbG6CPGw3YP-BpaOIqA/videos MGTOW content creator huMAN: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2dUsMtd08RfaH12O9DCDg/videos