Cicero On Duties

Cicero considers: Is it dishonorable to profit from someone's ignorance? With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 50-60
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 45
1:43 Book 3 Ch 50-53, Selling Grain
12:31 Book 3 Ch 54-55, Selling a House
20:32 Book 3 Ch 56-57, Conclusions about Honesty
28:16 Book 3 Ch 58-60, Canius & Pythuis Example
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
2027 Colloquium on Uncivil Discourse, January 23-24 in Scottsdale, AZ: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conferences/colloquium2027/

2027 Spring Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, March 11-13, Registration is now open: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/

Apply to enroll in Logres Institute courses: https://www.logresinstitute.org/enroll-populi

Axe Hygiene Products. https://www.axe.com/us/en/home.html
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HOSTS
Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Judging cases where the beneficial seems to conflict with the honorable. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 40-49
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 44
2:23 Book 3 Ch 40-42, Honor vs Benefit to Oneself
10:11 Book 3 Ch 43-44, Honor vs Benefit to Friends
18:38 Book 3 Ch 45-46, Honor vs Benefit to Public Affairs
27:07 Book 3 Ch 47-49, Themistocles Example
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
2027 Colloquium on Uncivil Discourse, January 23-24 in Scottsdale, AZ: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conferences/colloquium2027/

2027 Spring Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, March 11-13, Registration is now open: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/

Apply to enroll in Logres Institute courses: https://www.logresinstitute.org/enroll-populi
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HOSTS
Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Cicero applies his rule of procedure to various difficult cases. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 29-39
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 43
1:00 Book 3 Ch 29-31, Stealing Necessities of Life
7:54 Book 3 Ch 32-33, No Community with Tyrants
15:15 Book 3 Ch 34-35, What Seems Beneficial
23:01 Book 3 Ch 36-37, Daggers & Poisons
28:53 Book 3 Ch 38-39, Ring of Gyges
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Register for the Spring 2027 Conference: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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We need a formula for deciding conflicts between virtue and (seeming) advantage. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 19-28
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 42
1:03 Book 3 Ch 19-20, Need for a Formula
8:03 Book 3 Ch 21-22, Theft is Most Contrary to Nature
14:17 Book 3 Ch 23-24, Bond Between Citizens
19:48 Book 3 Ch 25-26, Align Individual with Community Benefit
26:51 Book 3 Ch 27-28, One Rule for All
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Register for the Spring 2027 Conference: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Cicero evaluates Panaetius's plan, and his reasons for leaving it unfinished. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 7-18
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 41
0:53 Book 3 Ch 7-8, Outline of Panaetius's Plan
8:43 Book 3 Ch 9-10, Why Panaetius Did Not Finish
16:24 Book 3 Ch 11-13, Is There a Third Class of Duties?
26:34 Book 3 Ch 14-16, Middle Duties
34:13 Book 3 Ch 17-18, Hold to Honor Always
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Panaetius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panaetius

Herculaneum Scrolls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri#Vesuvius_Challenge

Utile (definition). https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/utilis
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs.

Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri.

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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Cicero compares his use of leisure with that of Publius Scipio. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 1-6
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 40
1:03 Book 3 Ch 1, Scipio's Leisure
8:07 Book 3 Ch 2-3, Cicero's Leisure
15:01 Book 3 Ch 4, How Scipio is Superior
23:30 Book 3 Ch 5-6, Exhortation to Young Marcus
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Otium (definition). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otium

Carthage Must Be Destroyed (book). https://www.amazon.com/Carthage-Must-Be-Destroyed-Civilization/dp/0143121294

Crisis and Constitutionalism (book). https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Constitutionalism-Political-Republic-Revolution/dp/019995092X

Young Cicero (biography). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicero_Minor
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs.

Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri.

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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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It is often necessary to compare beneficial things and choose between them. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 80-90
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 39
0:49 Book 2 Ch 80-82, Examples from Greek History
10:46 Book 2 Ch 83-84, Examples from Roman History
21:56 Book 2 Ch 85, Advice to the Republic
29:38 Book 2 Ch 86-87, Advice about Health & Wealth
38:03 Book 2 Ch 88-90, Comparison of Beneficial Things
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.

Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs.

Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri.

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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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How to conduct yourself in serving the public good. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 72-79
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 38
0:45 Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property
8:11 Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice
16:35 Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice
24:27 Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Direct your services to men of virtue over men of wealth. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 65-71
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 37
1:17 Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence
8:17 Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others
17:36 Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune
25:00 Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Proper liberality wins gratitude and admiration. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 57-64
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 36
2:11 Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice
12:05 Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions
20:20 Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters
28:05 Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality
37:41 Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
n/a
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HOSTS
Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics