A Conversation with Brittany Polat
Brittany Polat is a writer and researcher on Stoicism as a way of life. She is the creator of Living in Agreement, a website on Stoic moral psychology, and co-creator of Stoicare, an online hub for teachers, parents, medical professionals, and all Stoics who care. Brittany holds a Ph.D. in applied linguistics with a focus on individual differences in second language development.
Hi Brittany, it’s good to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions today. Will you tell us a little about yourself, what you’re passionate about, and how you fell into the world of Stoic Philosophy and Psychology?
It’s great to talk with you! I came to Stoicism the way many others do: looking for happiness. I was at a crossroads in my life, and I found that conventional morality (which mostly seems to value externals like wealth, social status, and career achievement) was not helping me live a good life. One day I typed “books on wisdom” into the search bar and was intrigued by one title that popped up: Bill Irvine’s A Guide to the Good Life. After that I was hooked. I kept reading more about Stoicism and I’ve never stopped!
