Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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The Greatest Documentary on Stoicism?

The Greatest Documentary on Stoicism?

Julien Temple's "The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson"

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Mar 14, 2023
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This question comes up a lot and I don't think there's a good answer. There's not really a movie explicitly about ancient Stoicism, although there are a few passing references in Gladiator and John Malkovich has a movie coming out soon about Seneca. There are a few others worth mentioning but to be honest, I really think The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson is …

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