Cicero On Duties

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  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 41 - Cicero's Plan & Panaetius's

    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

    41 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 40 - Cicero's Leisure vs Scipio's

    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

    31 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 39 - Comparison of Beneficial Things

    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

    49 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 38 - Service to the Nation

    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
    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.
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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

    33 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 37 - Service to Individuals

    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
    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.
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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

    31 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 36 - Benefits of Liberality

    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

    46 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 35 - Rules for Giving Money

    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

    40 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 34 - How to Use Eloquence

    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

    37 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 33 - True Glory Comes From Justice

    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

    32 min
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 32 - Why Justice is Necessary

    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

    36 min

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Reading of & commentary on Cicero's work On Duties (De Officiis)