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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Julius Caesar
Book • 2004
The play, written in 1599, explores themes of political power, honor, and fate versus free will.
It centers around the conspiracy led by Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, fearing his rise to power could lead to tyranny.
The play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters and the consequences of their actions, culminating in a civil war.
The characters, including Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony, represent different facets of political ideology and personal conviction.
The play is known for its iconic lines and its enduring relevance in examining the dynamics of power and political decisions.
It centers around the conspiracy led by Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, fearing his rise to power could lead to tyranny.
The play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters and the consequences of their actions, culminating in a civil war.
The characters, including Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony, represent different facets of political ideology and personal conviction.
The play is known for its iconic lines and its enduring relevance in examining the dynamics of power and political decisions.
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Mentioned in 18 episodes
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in reference to Cato being a character in it.


Ryan Holiday

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The Daily Stoic's Guide to Spirituality (w/ Ryan Holiday)
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, referencing Julius Caesar's description of Cassius or Brutus.


Victor Davis Hanson

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VDH Interviews Sebastian Gorka
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when discussing Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar' and the theme of hidden motives.

Thomas Banks

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Episode 262: “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare, Acts 2 & 3
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when discussing the potential for discovering lost writings of Julius Caesar among the Herculaneum scrolls.

Alex Petkus

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106 - The New Indiana Jones - w/ Dr. Brent Seales
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as an example of aligning with the trend, referencing Julius Caesar.


Rishad Tobaccowala

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Rishad Tobaccowala: Rethinking Work
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when referencing a line about Colossus in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Jack Fowler

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The Colossus of Trump
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when discussing Barack Obama's manipulative speech, comparing it to Mark Antony's speech in Shakespeare's play.


Andrew Klavan

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Ep. 1248 - What Next? The Only Right Answer
Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.

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Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall
Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's Roman plays and their sources.

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Antony and Cleopatra

Natalie Haynes

12 snips
Catullus
Mentioned as an example of deception, referring to the Shakespeare version.

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in relation to Nietzsche's analysis of Julius Caesar and Brutus.

Unknown Speaker

The Gay Science #9 (II.98-II.107)
Mentioned by Jim Wallace as a personal history found in textbooks.

Is the Bible Reliable?
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in the context of comparing "Doctor Faustus" to other English plays.

Father Wesley Walker

The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
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as a book whose soliloquies from are being memorized by students.

Tanya Charlton

Horatius at the Bridge & Memory Work in Classical Education
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as the origin of the quote 'And whether we shall meet again, I know not' from Julius Caesar.

Srikumar Rao

2196 | Dr. Srikumar Rao: “And Whether We Shall Meet Again, I Know Not.”
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when discussing Shakespeare's portrayal of crowds.

Robert Harrison

Jeffrey Schnapp on the Phenomenon of Crowds
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in reference to Bhutan's betrayal, comparing it to Julius Caesar's realization that Brutus was among his conspirators.


Asher Miller

Et Tu, Bhutan? Cryptocurrency and Late-Stage Capitalism
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to provide context for the English theater during the 1590s.

Sebastian Major

OFH Throwback - Episode #50 - Was There a Real Robin Hood? (Part II)
Mentioned by Joe as a play that he likes, although some people find it boring.

Episode 10 - Mistborn: The Final Empire - Chapters 20 and 21