Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenHave you thought about the Roman Republic today? In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Josiah Osgood, a professor of classics and author of Uncommon Wrath:  How Caesar and Cato’s Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic. They discuss Cato the Younger, Julius Caesar, and the lessons we can take from both men.(02:21) Cato's Rome(07:30) The Young Caesar and Cato(14:21) Populist vs Aristocrat(16:05) When Did He Become Stoic?(18:30) Cato vs Caesar(25:11) Caesar's Life Philosophy(29:49) Did Cato Do the Right Thing?(37:03) What Can We Learn From Caesar(41:49) Was the Republic Worth Saving?(44:56) Should Stoics Always Resist a Tyrant?(50:59) Fabius Maximus – a Roman Model***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

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