Cicero On Duties

The Ciceronian Society

Reading of & commentary on Cicero's work On Duties (De Officiis)

  1. 2d ago

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 40 - Cicero's Leisure vs Scipio's

    Cicero compares his use of leisure with that of Publius Scipio. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 3, Chapters 1-6 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 40 1:03 Book 3 Ch 1, Scipio's Leisure 8:07 Book 3 Ch 2-3, Cicero's Leisure 15:01 Book 3 Ch 4, How Scipio is Superior 23:30 Book 3 Ch 5-6, Exhortation to Young Marcus ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Otium (definition). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otium Carthage Must Be Destroyed (book). https://www.amazon.com/Carthage-Must-Be-Destroyed-Civilization/dp/0143121294 Crisis and Constitutionalism (book). https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Constitutionalism-Political-Republic-Revolution/dp/019995092X Young Cicero (biography). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicero_Minor ----- HOSTS Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and episode overview(00:00:50) - Scipio Africanus on leisure and solitude(00:07:35) - Cicero's forced leisure versus Scipio's chosen retreat(00:12:40) - Otium, exile, and modern parallels (COVID lockdown)(00:14:52) - Scipio's silence versus Cicero's prolific writing(00:20:30) - Cicero's productivity and reflections on exile philosophers(00:23:20) - Exhortation to Marcus on studying duties(00:24:50) - Closing thoughts and Marcus's future

  2. Sep 30

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 39 - Comparison of Beneficial Things

    It is often necessary to compare beneficial things and choose between them. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 80-90 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 39 0:49 Book 2 Ch 80-82, Examples from Greek History 10:46 Book 2 Ch 83-84, Examples from Roman History 21:56 Book 2 Ch 85, Advice to the Republic 29:38 Book 2 Ch 86-87, Advice about Health & Wealth 38:03 Book 2 Ch 88-90, Comparison of Beneficial Things ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE n/a ----- HOSTS Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 39(00:00:49) - Book 2 Ch 80-82, Examples from Greek History(00:10:46) - Book 2 Ch 83-84, Examples from Roman History(00:21:56) - Book 2 Ch 85, Advice to the Republic(00:29:38) - Book 2 Ch 86-87, Advice about Health & Wealth(00:38:03) - Book 2 Ch 88-90, Comparison of Beneficial Things

  3. Sep 23

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 38 - Service to the Nation

    How to conduct yourself in serving the public good. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 72-79 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 38 0:45 Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property 8:11 Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice 16:35 Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice 24:27 Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE n/a ----- HOSTS Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 38(00:00:45) - Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property(00:08:11) - Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice(00:16:35) - Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice(00:24:27) - Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation

  4. Sep 16

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 37 - Service to Individuals

    Direct your services to men of virtue over men of wealth. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 65-71 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 37 1:17 Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence 8:17 Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others 17:36 Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune 25:00 Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE n/a ----- HOSTS Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 37(00:01:17) - Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence(00:08:17) - Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others(00:17:36) - Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune(00:25:00) - Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich

  5. Sep 9

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 36 - Benefits of Liberality

    Proper liberality wins gratitude and admiration. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 57-64 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 36 2:11 Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice 12:05 Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions 20:20 Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters 28:05 Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality 37:41 Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE n/a ----- HOSTS Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 36(00:02:11) - Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice(00:12:05) - Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions(00:20:20) - Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters(00:28:05) - Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality(00:37:41) - Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality

  6. Sep 2

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 35 - Rules for Giving Money

    Giving money is acceptable, with moderation and judgment. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 52-56 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 35 2:44 Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services 16:08 Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money 26:07 Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Through the Eye of the Needle book. https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eye-Needle-Christianity-350-550/dp/0691161771 Ancient Language Institute. https://ancientlanguage.com/ Gladiator movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/ ----- HOSTS Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 35(00:02:44) - Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services(00:16:08) - Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money(00:26:07) - Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality

  7. Aug 26

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 34 - How to Use Eloquence

    Prosecuting the innocent is the worst perversion of eloquence. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Ben Peterson. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 48-51 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 34 2:06 Book 2 Ch 48, Two Ways of Speaking: Debate & Conversation 12:16 Book 2 Ch 49-50, Right Uses of Eloquence 22:13 Book 2 Ch 51, Prosecuting the Innocent vs Defending the Guilty ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Lawless Republic. https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Republic-Rise-Cicero-Decline/dp/1541604253 Witness for the Prosecution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witness_for_the_Prosecution_(1957_film) Movie Poster. By Heritage Auctions, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7086640 ----- HOSTS Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 34(00:02:06) - Book 2 Ch 48, Two Ways of Speaking: Debate & Conversation(00:12:16) - Book 2 Ch 49-50, Right Uses of Eloquence(00:22:13) - Book 2 Ch 51, Prosecuting the Innocent vs Defending the Guilty

  8. Aug 19

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 33 - True Glory Comes From Justice

    Practical advice for young men seeking glory. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Ben Peterson. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 2, Chapters 43-47 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 33 1:59 Book 2 Ch 43, Glory Depends on Justice 11:24 Book 2 Ch 44-45, Young Marcus' Biography 20:02 Book 2 Ch 46-47, How Talent & Reason Contribute to Glory 29:19 Final Thoughts on Why the Roman Republic Fell ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE n/a ----- HOSTS Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis ----- The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 33(00:01:59) - Book 2 Ch 43, Glory Depends on Justice(00:11:24) - Book 2 Ch 44-45, Young Marcus' Biography(00:20:02) - Book 2 Ch 46-47, How Talent & Reason Contribute to Glory(00:29:19) - Final Thoughts on Why the Roman Republic Fell

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Reading of & commentary on Cicero's work On Duties (De Officiis)

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