Cicero On Duties

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

  1. 1d ago

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 26 - Why Social Virtues Are Superior

    Cicero compares Justice to Wisdom, Greatness of Spirit, and Modesty. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 154-161 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 26 1:13 Book 1 Ch 154-155, Cicero's Conclusions about Justice 8:12 Book 1 Ch 155-156, Benefactors 16:38 Book 1 Ch 157-158, Superiority of Social Virtue 25:46 Book 1 Ch 159, Modesty Still Trumps 32:10 Book 1 Ch 160-161, Conclusions about Being Honorable ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CS Lewis, "Learning in Wartime." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lyp9GcHj67VLTHpWtZ6aGk6Hpvf8JAIa/view Cary Nederman, The Bonds of Humanity. https://www.amazon.com/Bonds-Humanity-Legacies-European-Political/dp/0271085002 ----- 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. ----- 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 26(00:01:13) - Book 1 Ch 154-155, Cicero's Conclusions about Justice(00:08:12) - Book 1 Ch 155-156, Benefactors(00:16:38) - Book 1 Ch 157-158, Superiority of Social Virtue(00:25:46) - Book 1 Ch 159, Modesty Still Trumps(00:32:10) - Book 1 Ch 160-161, Conclusions about Being Honorable

    40 min

  2. Jun 24

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 25 - Respect Custom

    Socrates could violate social customs due only to his supreme virtue. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 148-153 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 25 1:02 Book 1 Ch 148-149, Respect Mores, Reject the Cynics 8:58 Book 1 Ch 150, Disreputable Occupations 17:26 Book 1 Ch 151, Honorable Occupations 24:17 Book 1 Ch 152-153, Sociability Compared to Wisdom ----- 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. ----- 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 25(00:01:02) - Book 1 Ch 148-149, Respect Mores, Reject the Cynics(00:08:58) - Book 1 Ch 150, Disreputable Occupations(00:17:26) - Book 1 Ch 151, Honorable Occupations(00:24:17) - Book 1 Ch 152-153, Sociability Compared to Wisdom

    34 min

  3. Jun 17

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 24 - Orderliness in All Things

    Practice orderliness and opportuneness in all areas of life. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Coyle Neal. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 142-147 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 24 1:03 Book 1 Ch 142-143, Prudence/Good Sense 8:19 Book 1 Ch 144, Act Appropriately for the Place and Time 16:37 Book 1 Ch 145-146, The Lyre that is Slightly Out of Tune 25:24 Book 1 Ch 147, Solicit the Judgments of Others ----- 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. Coyle Neal is stepping into a position as 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 24(00:01:03) - Book 1 Ch 142-143, Prudence/Good Sense(00:08:19) - Book 1 Ch 144, Act Appropriately for the Place and Time(00:16:37) - Book 1 Ch 145-146, The Lyre that is Slightly Out of Tune(00:25:24) - Book 1 Ch 147, Solicit the Judgments of Others

    35 min

  4. Jun 10

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 23 - A Great House for a Great Man

    A prominent man's house should be suited to its use. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Coyle Neal. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 138-141 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 23 1:14 Book 1 Ch 138, What sort of house suits a prominent man 7:42 Book 1 Ch 139, The house should enhance the man 12:53 Book 1 Ch 140, Don't overspend on housing 19:43 Book 1 Ch 141, Three Rules for Action ----- 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. Coyle Neal is stepping into a position as 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 23(00:01:14) - Book 1 Ch 138, What sort of house suits a prominent man(00:07:42) - Book 1 Ch 139, The house should enhance the man(00:12:53) - Book 1 Ch 140, Don't overspend on housing(00:19:43) - Book 1 Ch 141, Three Rules for Action

    26 min

  5. Jun 3

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 22 - How to Speak Well

    Cicero's advice on oratory and conversation. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 132-137 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 22 1:06 Book 1 Ch 132, Cicero on Oratory & Conversation 8:32 Book 1 Ch 133, Speak with a Clear & Attractive Voice 17:00 Book 1 Ch 134, Cicero's Rules for Conversation 23:53 Book 1 Ch 135, Read the Room / Respect Your Audience 26:38 Book 1 Ch 136, Do Not Speak When Angry 33:16 Book 1 Ch 137, How to Criticize / Do Not Boast ----- 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. ----- 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 22(00:01:06) - Book 1 Ch 132, Cicero on Oratory & Conversation(00:08:32) - Book 1 Ch 133, Speak with a Clear & Attractive Voice(00:17:00) - Book 1 Ch 134, Cicero's Rules for Conversation(00:23:53) - Book 1 Ch 135, Read the Room / Respect Your Audience(00:26:38) - Book 1 Ch 136, Do Not Speak When Angry(00:33:16) - Book 1 Ch 137, How to Criticize / Do Not Boast

    43 min

  6. May 27

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 21 - Seemliness of Bodily Appearance

    Nature has constructed our bodies to indicate which parts to cover or display. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 126-131 ----- INDEX 0:00 Introduction to Episode 21 1:15 Book 1 Ch 126-127, Nature's Rules for Adorning the Body 9:28 Book 1 Ch 128, Cicero vs the Cynics 17:31 Book 1 Ch 129, Avoid Effeminacy & Harshness 25:35 Book 1 Ch 130-131, Two Kinds of Beauty: Graceful & Dignified ----- 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 stepping into a position as 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 21(00:01:15) - Book 1 Ch 126-127, Nature's Rules for Adorning the Body(00:09:28) - Book 1 Ch 128, Cicero vs the Cynics(00:17:31) - Book 1 Ch 129, Avoid Effeminacy & Harshness(00:25:35) - Book 1 Ch 130-131, Two Kinds of Beauty: Graceful & Dignified

    35 min

  7. May 20

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 20 - Duties of Age and Office

    What is seemly for youth, for old men, for magistrates, citizens, and foreigners. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 122-125 ----- INDEX 0:00 Book 1 Ch 122, Duties of Youth 9:06 Book 1 Ch 123, Duties of Old Men 16:38 Book 1 Ch 124-125, Duties of Magistrates, Citizens, and Foreigners 27:56 Constancy is the Essence of Seemliness ----- 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) - Book 1 Ch 122, Duties of Youth(00:09:06) - Book 1 Ch 123, Duties of Old Men(00:16:38) - Book 1 Ch 124-125, Duties of Magistrates, Citizens, and Foreigners(00:27:56) - Constancy is the Essence of Seemliness

    31 min

  8. May 13

    Cicero On Duties, Episode 19 - Choosing a Career

    Live up to the standard set by your parents, says Cicero. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Katherine Bradshaw. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 115-121 ----- INDEX 0:00 Book 1 Ch 115-116, Should We Imitate Our Ancestors? 10:56 Book 1 Ch 117-118, Limits on Our Choices 18:37 Book 1 Ch 119-120, How to Choose a Career 26:50 Book 1 Ch 121, When NOT to Imitate Ancestors ----- HOSTS Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  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. 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. ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Choice of Hercules. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercules_at_the_crossroads Painting. By Annibale Carracci - Unknown source, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44958684 ----- 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) - Book 1 Ch 115-116, Should We Imitate Our Ancestors?(00:10:56) - Book 1 Ch 117-118, Limits on Our Choices(00:18:37) - Book 1 Ch 119-120, How to Choose a Career(00:26:50) - Book 1 Ch 121, When NOT to Imitate Ancestors

    33 min
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