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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
#cicero #philosophy #ethics
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
#cicero #philosophy #ethics
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
n/a
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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
#cicero #philosophy #ethics
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
#cicero #philosophy #ethics
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
#cicero #philosophy #ethics
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
Giving money is acceptable, with moderation and judgment. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 52-56
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 35
2:44 Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services
16:08 Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money
26:07 Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Through the Eye of the Needle book. https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eye-Needle-Christianity-350-550/dp/0691161771
Ancient Language Institute. https://ancientlanguage.com/
Gladiator movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/
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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
Prosecuting the innocent is the worst perversion of eloquence. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 48-51
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 34
2:06 Book 2 Ch 48, Two Ways of Speaking: Debate & Conversation
12:16 Book 2 Ch 49-50, Right Uses of Eloquence
22:13 Book 2 Ch 51, Prosecuting the Innocent vs Defending the Guilty
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Lawless Republic. https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Republic-Rise-Cicero-Decline/dp/1541604253
Witness for the Prosecution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witness_for_the_Prosecution_(1957_film)
Movie Poster. By Heritage Auctions, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7086640
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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.
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.
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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
Practical advice for young men seeking glory. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 43-47
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 33
1:59 Book 2 Ch 43, Glory Depends on Justice
11:24 Book 2 Ch 44-45, Young Marcus' Biography
20:02 Book 2 Ch 46-47, How Talent & Reason Contribute to Glory
29:19 Final Thoughts on Why the Roman Republic Fell
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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.
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.
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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
Justice is absolutely necessary for winning admiration. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 35-42
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 32
1:37 Book 2 Ch 35, Unity of the Virtues
5:40 Book 2 Ch 36-38, Contempt & Admiration
14:39 Book 2 Ch 39-40, Justice Among Pirates
22:46 Book 2 Ch 41-42, Justice of Kings
31:34 Final Thoughts on Cicero's Relevance to Today
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Episode 18. https://youtu.be/Ht4tWh0Wlf8
EVEN Actors. https://youtube.com/shorts/om_KFoZkVXk?feature=share
The Dark Knight. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/
The Sower. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q
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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
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