Run like a Philosopher | Sabrina Little

Sabrina Little is an author, ultramarathoner, and a professor of philosophy. 

Her latest book, “The Examined Run” is suitable not only for competitive athletes, but for anyone who wants to:  

Strengthen his body, discipline his mind, learn the basics of philosophy, and, most importantly, cultivate long-lasting virtues. 

In this episode, Sabrina and I discuss: 

Ancient Greek Philosophy; Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; How a strong BODY makes for a strong MIND; Admiration v. Imitation v. Emulation; Envy: Benign and Malign; iPhones and Idle Voyeurism; Mindfulness; Virtues and Vices; Acts and Habits; The formation of good habits; The development of a good character; Thomas Aquinas; Happiness; The Three Models of Happiness; Physical fitness and BEAUTY; Life as a Professor; Academia in America; The Liberal Arts; 

And MUCH more! 

I hope that you enjoy this episode. 

Links to Sabrina’s content: 

Instagram: Sabrina B Little

Website: https://sabrinalittle.com/

Book: “The Examined Run”: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-examined-run-9780197678695?cc=us&lang=en&

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Links to my content: 

Instagram, on which I post shorts from this and prior episodes: @danielethanfinneran https://www.instagram.com/danielethanfinneran/

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Message me on X, or send an email to [e-mail] (especially if you have someone whom I can interview in mind!) 

My sister project, PNEUMA, on which I put out sleep stories, meditations, and mindfulness content. Search “Pneuma meditations” on any podcast streaming platform. 

If you enjoy these conversations, please share them with family and friends. 

Thank you. 

What is Finneran's Wake?

Finneran’s Wake – where the ART OF CONVERSATION lives.

Here, no topic is untouchable, no idea inadmissible, and no one too heretical to be heard.

As the great French essayist Montaigne once said, “To my taste, the most fruitful and natural exercise of our minds is CONVERSATION. I find the practice of it the most delightful activity in our lives”.

It certainly is the most delightful activity in my life. I want it to be so in yours as well.

To that end, I humbly welcome you to my channel.

Here, we'll exercise our minds together. Here, we'll practice this delightful activity as friends. We'll engage, now and forever, in the art--the highest and most human art--of conversation!

With affection,
Daniel