In this episode we unpack Roman Orator and Politician Marcus Tullius Cicero's treatise "On Friendship" from 44BCE. 

The treatise explores...

-Why blind loyalty in friendship should be avoided

-How the conception of a "soul mate" has changed throughout the ages

-How to choose a friend like a Stoic

Links to Reading and Articles Mentioned

       "On Friendship" by Cicero

        "Of Freindship" by Michel de Montaigne

**note** reading is not required to enjoy the episode!

Host: Zach Stehura UnpackingIdeas.com

Guest: Bernardo Lopez

Theme Music: Polyenso