Thomas Chatterton Williams on Reading, Practical Philosophy, and Embracing Contradiction | Approach Your Troubles Like Doctor

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<p>Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author Thomas Chatterton Williams about how his father helped him cultivate his love for reading, why the point of philosophy should be practical application rather than theorizing, the importance of embracing contradicting ideas, and more.</p><p>Thomas Chatterton Williams is an American culture critic and is the author of two memoirs: “<a href='https://geni.us/b6Mc'>Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race</a>” and “<a href='https://geni.us/wXjt'>Losing My Cool: How a Father’s Love and 15,000 Books Beat Hip-Hop Culture</a>.” In 2020, Thomas helped write and organize “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate.” This open letter, published in Harper’s Magazine and reprinted in newspapers around the world, defended free speech at a time of growing censorship and was signed by 153 leading public figures. Thomas is also a dedicated father, and much of his work is inspired by the relationship he shares with his father, and the relationship he has with his own children.</p><p>Try <a href='https://surfshark.deals/STOIC'>Surfshark</a> risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Get <a href='https://surfshark.deals/STOIC'>Surfshark VPN </a>at <a href='https://surfshark.deals/STOIC'>surfshark.deals/<em>STOIC</em></a>. Enter promo code <a href='https://surfshark.deals/STOIC'><em>STOIC</em></a> for 83 % off and three extra months free.</p><p>Right now, when you purchase a 3-month <a href='https://babbel.com'>Babbel</a> subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. That’s 6 months, for the price of 3! Just go to <a href='https://babbel.com'>Babbel.com</a> and use promo code <a href='https://babbel.com'>DAILYSTOIC</a>.</p><p><a href='https://linkedin.com/STOIC'>LinkedIn Jobs</a> helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit <a href='https://linkedin.com/STOIC'>LinkedIn</a>? Post your job for free at <a href='https://linkedin.com/STOIC'>LinkedIn.com/STOIC</a>. Terms and conditions apply.</p><p><a href='https://stamps.com'>Stamps.com</a> makes it easy to mail and ship right from your computer. Use our promo code <a href='https://stamps.com'>STOIC</a> to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Go to <a href='https://stamps.com'>Stamps.com</a>, click on the microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in <a href='https://stamps.com'>STOIC</a>.</p><p>As a member of <a href='https://dailystoic.com/life/'>Daily Stoic Life</a>, you get all our current and future courses, 100+ additional Daily Stoic email meditations, 4 live Q&amp;As with bestselling author Ryan Holiday (and guests), and 10% off your next purchase from the Daily Stoic Store. Sign up at <a href='https://dailystoic.com/life/'>https://dailystoic.com/life/</a> </p><p>Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: <a href='http://dailystoic.com/dailyemail'>https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><p>Check out the <a href='https://store.dailystoic.com/'>Daily Stoic Store</a> for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.</p><p>Follow us: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/dailystoic'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/dailystoic'>YouTube</a>, <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_stoic'>TikTok</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/dailystoic'>Facebook</a></p><p>Follow Thomas Chatterton Williams: <a href='https://www.thomaschattertonwilliams.com/about'>Homepage</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/thomaschattwill'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/chattertonwilliams/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ChattertonWilliams/?ref=bookmarks'>Facebook</a>  </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>