113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi

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Cost of Glory

Alex Petkas

116 episodes

2 days ago

The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi

Cost of Glory

1 hour 8 minutes

1 month ago

113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi

A conversation with Johnathan Bi (Cosmos Institute, The Great Books podcast) for a deep dive into Stoicism through the life and philosophy of Cato the Younger.

We explore:

Why Stoicism continues to attract modern audiences
Jonathan’s personal journey with Stoicism—and why he ultimately turned to other philosophies
Nietzsche’s critique of Stoicism as a coping mechanism
How Cato embodied Stoic principles (and where he may have fallen short)
The tension between Stoic theory and Stoic practice in figures like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius

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