Occasional reflections on the wisdom of Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. More at https://massimopigliucci.com. Please consider supporting Stoic Meditations. (cover art by Marek Škrabák; original music by Ian Jolin-Rasmussen, www.jolinras.info). Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
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Let us be more forgiving
Seneca reminds us that the human animal is a delicate thing, forgiveness for his mistakes is often in order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
The right and the wrong times to use violence
Turns out that, when the proper criteria are followed, it is almost never the time to use violence, either as a society, or as individuals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
People can change, and so can we
Seneca provides a historically accurate analysis of the life of Octavian Augustus, the first Roman emperor. With implications for how to live our own lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
The tyrant will not be able to hide
A cruel reign is disordered and hidden in darkness, and while all shake with terror at the sudden explosions, not even he who caused all this disturbance escapes unharmed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
Beware of the corruption of the justice system
Seneca reminds us that prosecutors and judges might be corrupted, and that we have to take this into account when we act. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
Do not support leaders who drag their office into the mud
Seneca issues a stern reminder to Nero about the responsibilities of government. It can all too easily be applied today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
War is cruelty on a massive scale
Seneca warns that the cruelty of people in charge of government can have massive consequences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
When you hurt others, you hurt yourself
Seneca reminds Nero, and us, that not doing the right thing is first and foremost injurious to ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
Seneca and the Peter Parker principle
With great power comes great responsibility, as both Seneca and Spider-Man agree. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support
Let us err on the side of clemency
Seneca makes an epistemic argument to convince us that it is better to err on the side of clemency, rather than punishment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations/support