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Marcus Aurelius Lecture - Meditations
Aug 22, 2023
This podcast explores Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism, discussing living in accordance with nature, virtuous absolute rulers, moral maxims, and being fully human. It delves into alternative philosophical perspectives, the decline of Socratic philosophy, and the development of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and skepticism.
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- Stoicism rejects pleasure as the standard of happiness, emphasizing acceptance of external circumstances.
- Skepticism arises from questioning and doubting various philosophical positions within the Roman Empire.
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The three main fragments of Socratic philosophy
After the death of Socrates and the decline of Greek culture, Socratic philosophy fragmented into Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism. These philosophical branches emerged from the Socratic approach to philosophy but lacked certain elements, such as the wit and poetry found in Socratic dialogues.
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