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How to win an argument with Cicero
Part XIV of the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series
May 29
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What should we do with a tyrant?
A timeless question, for at least the past two and a half millennia
May 26
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A few recommendations by Figs in Winter for your reading pleasure
May 24
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The three stages of philosophical therapy
An excellent answer to the perennial question: “what is philosophy good for?”
May 22
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Tracking Plato and Cicero in Syracuse
Random notes from the greatest and most beautiful of “Greek” cities
May 19
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May 17
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Marcus Aurelius’ Ten “Commandments” to Himself
Here is a practical way to become a better human being, starting now
May 15
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The hedonic treadmill vs the eudaimonic staircase
Happiness depends on both pleasure and meaning in one’s life
May 12
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Recommended Books
Because “a room without books is like a body without a soul” (Cicero)
May 10
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How to grow old with Cicero
Part XIII of the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series
May 8
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Dealing with insults, the Stoic way
The delicate balance between personal philosophy and social justice
May 5
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May 3
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