Today’s episode has us analyzing the Stoic value of Wisdom.  We examine the life of Panaetius (pronounced Pan-EYE-tee-us), a Roman Stoic philosopher-turned-legal/political advisor. In an empire famous for its corruption and decadence, Panaetius advocated for a life of self-reflection and progressive reforms such as legal representation for criminals. We discuss the four roles he argued we must play well if we are to live an ethical and fulfilling life. Finally, we end this episode with a meditation on life, death, and impermanence … and how we might use these thoughts to connect more deeply with our friends and elders.

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• Daily Stoic. “History of Memento Mori.” Daily Stoic, 2 Aug. 2018, dailystoic.com/history-of-memento-mori/
• Holiday, Ryan, and Stephen Hanselman. Lives of the Stoics : Lessons on the Art of Living from Marcus Aurelius to Zeno. New York, Portfolio/Penguin, 2020
• “How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge - Jocko Willink.” Www.youtube.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rGmiyKfvIg. Accessed 28 Dec. 2022
• Stoic Ethics | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. iep.utm.edu/stoiceth/#:~:text=The%20Stoics%20elaborated%20a%20detailed

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"Hey No Loitering" by Major Label Interest

"An Epic Win" by Alphie Black

Outro:

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