Archive - Socratic State of Mind

Checking In After Two Problems Solved

I’ve been mostly absent from Substack for months, and I thought it was time to check in.

Sep 1 • Andrew Perlot

June 2026

How Stoic Ethics Hold Up Against Mythology

The moral quandary of an enemy in your home

Jun 30 • Andrew Perlot

Five Philosophical Rules For A Great Vacation

Always under your control

Jun 27 • Andrew Perlot

Are Humans Unnatural? How, Then, Should We Live?

On the naturalness of humans and aligning humanity with the universe

Jun 4 • Andrew Perlot

May 2026

The Best Translations of Seneca’s Letters and Essays

Great takes on Stoic classics.

May 27 • Andrew Perlot

A Quick Guide to Doubling Your Shakespeare Enjoyment

Take your eyes off the plot

May 20 • Andrew Perlot

How to Easily Memorize Poems, Fiction, Quotes, and Speeches

Open your mind and let the words pour forth

May 13 • Andrew Perlot

Remember and Be Human Again

Escaping the blurry sea of now

May 5 • Andrew Perlot

April 2026

Gaslighting Yourself to the Good Life

Trick yourself and see

Apr 29 • Andrew Perlot

Why All Roads Lead to Porn and Pyramid Schemes

They're training you

Apr 23 • Andrew Perlot

Is Virtue Really Enough for a Great Life?

Cicero tackles what enough looks like

Apr 20 • Andrew Perlot

How Cicero Tamed Himself

Quieting anger, FOMO, and other negative emotions with reason

Apr 16 • Andrew Perlot

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