How to Combine Action & Contemplation | Katharina Volk on Cicero & Caesar

Katharina Volk, a scholar renowned for her expertise on Cicero and Roman philosophy, dives into the contrasting approaches of Caesar and Cicero. She discusses how Cicero's reflective oratory clashed with Caesar's decisive actions. Volk also explores the rich interplay between philosophy and politics in Ancient Rome, and how Cicero's skepticism informed his political engagement. Additionally, she unpacks Caesar's calendar reform and its historical significance, while considering the implications of Epicurean thought on his leadership style.