cicero

Finally!

Listen to hear the tale of Julius Caesar, a gladiator who wants to entertain fans at the coliseum, Centurions (Sundays on Fox,) and a pervert at the market. 

Written by Bo Segrest

Starring:

DAN KARLIN

RHETT SOSEBEE

ROSEMARY WEST

HENRY LOVELAND

BO SEGREST 

& MADDY L. as Julius Caesar 

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Timothy Harmon discusses Augustine's City of God and its relevance for Christians today. He provides background information on Augustine's life and the context in which City of God was written. Dr. Harmon explains Augustine's vision of history and the distinction between the City of God and the City of Man. He emphasizes the importance of ordered loves and how they lead to true happiness. Dr. Harmon also addresses the challenges of living as Christians in a pagan culture and the tension between pietism and obedience. He concludes by discussing Augustine's eschatology and the kingdom of God.

Takeaways

Augustine's City of God provides a framework for understanding history and the Christian's role in the world.

Ordered loves, rooted in the love of God, lead to true happiness and fulfillment.

Living as Christians in a pagan culture requires discernment and a commitment to the values of the City of God.

Augustine's eschatology offers hope and confidence in God's sovereign plan for the world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:04 Who is Augustine?

06:44 Writing City of God

10:49 Augustine's Vision of History

12:44 The City of God and the City of Man

15:52 Ordered Loves and Happiness

18:26 Plato's Conception of the Real

20:20 Living Differently as Christians

22:22 The Vision of Love in a Pagan Culture

28:47 Augustine's Eschatology and the Kingdom of God

33:21 Addressing Modern Pagan Philosophies

36:26 The Tension Between Pietism and Obedience

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Why do we do the things we do when we’re young? Brenda Cárdenas recalls nights sneaking out of the house as a teenager, looking for highs, looking for company. “Why would you do that?” is the adult question throughout the poem. “Why wouldn’t I?” is a reply.

Brenda Cárdenas is the author of the poetry collection Trace (Red Hen Press, 2023). Cárdena’s works include Boomerang (Bilingual Press, 2009), the chapbook Bread of the Earth/The Last Colors (Decentralized Publications, 2011), co-authored with her husband Roberto Harrison, and From the Tongues of Brick and Stone (Momotombo Press, 2005). She also co-edited Resist Much/Obey Little: Inaugural Poems to the Resistance (Spuyten Duyvil Press, 2017) and Between the Heart and the Land: Latina Poets in the Midwest (MARCH/Abrazo Press, 2001). She has served as faculty for the CantoMundo writers’ retreat and as Milwaukee Poet Laureate. She currently teaches creative writing and Latinx literature at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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We’re pleased to offer Brenda Cárdenas’s poem, and invite you to connect with Poetry Unbound throughout this season.

Holly is joined by John Perlin, author of "A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization,” to talk about the ways that human development and survival depends on the health of the planet’s forests. 

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Eric Adler is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Classics at the University of Maryland. He recently wrote The Battle of the Classics: How a Nineteenth-Century Debate Can Save the Humanities Today (Oxford University Press, 2020).

In this episode, he discusses the following books:

1. Irving Babbitt, Literature and the American College: Essays in Defense of the Humanities (Houghton, Mifflin, 1908).

2. Robert E. Proctor, Defining the Humanities: How Rediscovering a Tradition Can Improve our Schools (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1998).

3. Cicero, Pro Archia.

How to Grieve: From Cicero and Stoicism to Modern practices, How Can Philosophy HELP US Handle Loss? Panel Discussion

In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech―not for others, as had always been done, but for himself.

And it worked.

Cicero’s Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech. Drawing on the full range of Greek philosophy and Roman history, Cicero convinced himself that death and loss are part of life, and that if others have survived them, we can, too; resilience, endurance, and fortitude are the way forward.

This panel discusses the revelations of Cicero’s consolation and how they relate to both the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and modern behavioral cognitive therapy... all with the aim of finding a better understanding on how to grieve.

Watch eminent professors and authors, Michael Fontaine, Massimo Pigliucci, and Donald Robertson for this thought-provoking, important conversation. 

About the Speakers:

Michael Fontaine is Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University, New York and author of many books and articles, including: How to tell a Joke, The Pig War, How to Drink: A classical Guide to Imbibing, and most recently, How to Grieve: An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation.

Massimo Pigliucci is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York and author of many books, including How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life... and most recently, How to Be Good: What Socrates Can Teach Us About the Art of Living Well.

Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer, specializing in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and is the president of Plato’s Academy Center.  Donald is the author of several books and many articles on philosophy, psychotherapy, and psychological skills training, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, and his most recent project, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, a graphic novel has just been released.

Anya Leonard is the Founder and Director of Classical Wisdom, a site dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. Co-founded in 2013 with Bill Bonner, in conjunction with Les Belles Lettres, the French publishing house.  She has recently published a children’s book, Sappho: The Lost Poetess, dedicated to the life, works and remarkable recent discovery of a poem written by the 7th century Poetess, Sappho.

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St. Paul's letters: a good addition to the Bible or more of an optional editorial? In St. Augustine's eyes, absolutely essential! Join us as we discuss everything there is to know about St. Augustine's political theory. We start with the problem of evil and St. Augustine's temporary solution in Manichaenism, his conversion to Christianity, and the writing of The City of God, which explains why Rome's fall was not the fault of the Christians, theories on punishment, the death penalty, just war, and more! This is the longest episode we have ever recorded, so it is jam packed with rants, opinions, and all the political discussion you could possibly ask for!  Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions

Away from the idealized theories of the Greeks and into the practical wisdom of the Romans! In this episode, we look at two of Rome's most influential authors: Polybius and Cicero. Through Polybius' historical accounts and Cicero's assorted works, we are able to look at the structure of the Roman Republic and how it differed from all previous forms of government. We discuss the idea of the mixed constitution, the very effective citizenship system, and what ultimately led to Rome's downfall. We also provide the good rule of thumb that it is probably not a good idea to be on the side of the political party that is in favor of killing nuns.  Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions

#48: In this episode of Settlement Nation, Courtney sits down with trial lawyer Kurt Zaner from Zaner Harden Law out of Denver, Colorado. Kurt has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals against modern day Goliaths, and becoming the champion for those that seemingly have the odds overwhelmingly stacked against them. He has many notable verdicts and settlements under his belt, including securing the largest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado ($16M). Kurt is a published author of Federal and State case law, including a Colorado law establishing the right to punitive damages for victims of drunk drivers. In this episode we discuss the art of story telling, trial techniques and what is key when delivering big numbers to the jury. We also cover important lessons from Ancient Rome and how they can be applied today!

1.  Intro  2. Myth & Psychopathy  3. Ancient & Classical    4. Merry England  5. Wild West   6. Bounty Hunters  p.s. Biker Gangs

Whether myth or reality, Robin Hood or Jesse James, the truth behind Outlaws is often darker and more bleak than we suppose.  There was a great deal of bloodshed beyond the songs and fictional gun smoke.  John Brown was not averse to killing people in cold blood.  The bushranger, Ned Kelly, was little more than a robber and a murderer.  As for Jesse James, he was a Confederate guerrilla and known participant in the massacre of unarmed Union soldiers.  Later still, Bonnie and Clyde died in a hail of gunfire down in Louisiana, having had an infamous career of brutal robberies and car jackings.  Free spirits they might have been, but often it was a tale of trial and woe, betrayal and slaughter.  They were not nice people. 

Like pirates and highwaymen, they join our trio of episodes on Banditry through the centuries.  They created hell and were certainly no angels.

So it goes,

Tom Assheton and James Jackson

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Reading: The Trial of John Brown from Flashman and the Angel of the Lord by George MacDonald Fraser

Clips: John Brown's Body and The Outlaw Josey Wales - The Malpaso Company

Reference:  Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

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Today we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of western law and how our legal systems came about.
This promises to be a fascinating trip as we journey through many pivotal moments in history and see how they contributed to our current concept of justice.
In episode 1, we head back in time to ancient Greece and ancient Rome as we start with the critical concept of natural law and natural justice.

Zach & Zo are spectators in ancient Rome. The city is absolutely congested. The streets literally smell like dung, but that doesn't bother them as their excitement cannot be deterred! They are here to witness one of the greatest gladiators ever known. Finally, they get to see the undisputed, undefeated heavyweight champion of the known world of gladiatorial combat. They will see a man that had been rumored to have once have been a celebrated and renowned Roman general: a man they only know as "The Spaniard".

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Favorite Parts . . . . . . . .  00:11:00

Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00:46:53

Critics' Thoughts . . . . . .00:57:20

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Wir rauchen die Joya de Nicaragua Dos Cientos, mit der die 200jährige Unabhängigkeit von Nicaragua gefeiert wird. Außerdem widmen wir uns der Top-Intellektuellen Liste von Cicero, in der die 500 bekanntesten Intellektuellen des deutschsprachigen Raums genannt werden.

Rhetoric is supposed to inspire. Imagine Cicero exhorting the Roman people, Churchill vowing to “fight on the beaches.” Yet, when politicians speak today, it’s almost always boring or obnoxious. Why? 

Prof. Rob Goodman, author of Words on Fire: Eloquence and its Conditions comes by today to talk about the history of rhetoric, what Cicero knew that we don’t, and the political speech styles of Trudeau (boring), Trump (obnoxious), and X González (pretty great, actually). 

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