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Stoicism is the philosophical system most closely associated with Ancient Rome. But how many Romans were actually Stoics?
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 From Socrates to the Stoics
2:45 The Epicureans
3:30 Omaze
4:28 The Stoics
5:13 Stoics in Rome
6:48 Evidence for popular philosophy
8:00 Stoicism in the air
Stoicism is the philosophical system most closely associated with Ancient Rome. But how many Romans were actually Stoics?
Check out my other channels @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 From Socrates to the Stoics
2:45 The Epicureans
3:30 Omaze
4:28 The Stoics
5:13 Stoics in Rome
6:48 Evidence for popular philosophy
8:00 Stoicism in the air
