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In this episode of Stoic Conversations, Caleb and Michael break down Book III of Cicero's On Ends - the definitive ancient defense of Stoic ethics.
Discover why the Stoics believed virtue alone is sufficient for happiness, and how they justified their unique system of values. Follow along as they unpack Stoic moral development, from our earliest instincts to the cultivation of wisdom.
On Ends Book I: The Epicureans
On Ends Book II: Against The Epicureans
(05:53) Overview Of The Book
(09:34) Moral Development
(26:46) Stoicism Defended
(28:08) Morality is the Only Good
(38:01) Indifferents
(54:57) Awesome Lines
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Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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In this episode of Stoic Conversations, Caleb and Michael break down Book III of Cicero's On Ends - the definitive ancient defense of Stoic ethics.
Discover why the Stoics believed virtue alone is sufficient for happiness, and how they justified their unique system of values. Follow along as they unpack Stoic moral development, from our earliest instincts to the cultivation of wisdom.
On Ends Book I: The Epicureans
On Ends Book II: Against The Epicureans
(05:53) Overview Of The Book
(09:34) Moral Development
(26:46) Stoicism Defended
(28:08) Morality is the Only Good
(38:01) Indifferents
(54:57) Awesome Lines
***
Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe
Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): https://stoameditation.com/pod
If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.
Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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