Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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Was Marcus Aurelius a Republican?

Was Marcus Aurelius a Republican?

The surprising detail that Ridley Scott's Gladiator may have got right

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Jun 20, 2023
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Ridley Scott’s movie Gladiator (2000), starring Russell Crowe, introduced many people to the figure of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, played in the film by Richard Harris. A few individuals seem to assume it’s meant to be an accurate depiction of events. Most people, though, at least in my experience, realize it’s just a Hollywoo…

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