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Erlend Macgillivray on the Life and Times of Epictetus (Episode 112)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Dissemination of Stoicism in Ancient Society
Exploring the historical methods used by ancient Stoics to popularize and spread their philosophy, this chapter delves into the challenges of disseminating complex philosophical teachings to a population with varying levels of education. Criticisms of evangelizing methods like public lectures are discussed, with a focus on Epictetus' preference for a more intimate teaching setting. The importance of maintaining the intellectual core of philosophy is emphasized as a means to authentically attract those genuinely interested in Stoic teachings.
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