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The HighExistence Podcast
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Welcome to the High Existence podcast, where we ponder, explore and expand this wondrous experience called life. Visit HighExistence.com for a daily boost to your consciousness!
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Welcome to the High Existence podcast, where we ponder, explore and expand this wondrous experience called life. Visit HighExistence.com for a daily boost to your consciousness!
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Donald Robertson On The Making of Verissimus, a Stoic Graphic Novel About Marcus Aurelius
The HighExistence Podcast
57 minutes 3 seconds
3 years ago
Donald Robertson On The Making of Verissimus, a Stoic Graphic Novel About Marcus Aurelius

Order a copy of Verissimus here

In our 3rd interview with Stoic author, philosopher and cognitive behavioural therapist, Donald Robertson, we discuss his brand new graphic novel, VERISSIMUS. 

This is the most epic philosophical project that I am aware of to date. 

If Ridley Scott's Gladiator had a baby with Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, you’d get Verissimus.

As you’ll hear in this interview, this project was a massive undertaking, taking nearly 3 years to complete. Detailing the life, times, and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the book acts as a historically accurate, action-packed entry point into the Stoic landscape.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The process of creating this book
  • Why Donald decided to make a graphic novel
  • Why many Romans actually opposed Marcus Aurelius
  • Marcus’ mission to cultivate natural compassion towards all human beings, even his worst enemies
  • The absurdity of Stoicism’s most popular criticism 
  • Stoicism’s deep influence on early Christianity
  • The relationship between intuition and reason
  • Jon’s single favourite chapter on Stoicism


Links to Donald's Work:

 Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, by Donald Robertson 

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, by Donald Robertson

Donald’s website

Modern Stoicism


The HighExistence Podcast
Welcome to the High Existence podcast, where we ponder, explore and expand this wondrous experience called life. Visit HighExistence.com for a daily boost to your consciousness!