Stoicism is a Coping Mechanism | Katharina Volk on Cato

Katharina Volk, a professor celebrated for her expertise on Stoicism and Roman literature, dives into the life of the Stoic senator Cato. She discusses Cato's strict adherence to Stoicism amidst political turmoil and compares his philosophy to that of contemporaries like Marcus Aurelius. The conversation critiques Cato's motivations, emphasizing the interplay of virtue and public image. Volk also examines Stoicism as a coping mechanism, its implications for personal resilience, and its philosophical conflicts with modern thought.