Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast · Donald J. Robertson

Five Practical Ideas from Socrates

March 12, 2026·12 min·1 clip

Cognitive therapists compare our beliefs to colored lenses—wearing blue lenses makes the world sad, but we can learn to take them off and observe our own thinking.

This episode explores five practical ideas from Socrates that connect ancient philosophy to modern psychology, including the Socratic method, cognitive distancing techniques, and how to manage anger through philosophical perspective. The host explains how Socrates' teachings directly influenced contemporary cognitive therapy and provides actionable methods for applying these insights to daily life.

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