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Johnathan Bi
Philosophy podcaster and lecturer (Cosmos Institute, The Great Books podcast) who has done extensive recent work on Stoicism and offers critical perspectives on its appeal and limits.
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Oct 3, 2025
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113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi
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Johnathan Bi, a philosophy podcaster and lecturer from the Cosmos Institute, discusses the complex legacy of Stoicism through Cato the Younger. He shares his own journey from embracing Stoicism to exploring other philosophies, revealing Nietzsche's critique of Stoicism as merely a coping mechanism. The conversation dives into Stoic contradictions, Cato’s austere persona, his political clashes with Caesar, and how Stoicism’s appeal persists in modern anxiety. Ultimately, they reflect on Cato's legacy and the moral ambiguities of Stoic ideals.
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