Episodes

  • 013 - Book 5 Sections 24-42 Text 188

    013 - Book 5 Sections 24-42 Text 188
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    50 mins
  • 012 - Book 5 Sections 01-23 Text 163

    012 - Book 5 Sections 01-23 Text 163
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 011 - Book 4 Sections 19-38 Text 144

    011 - Book 4 Sections 19-38 Text 144
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    47 mins
  • 010 - Book 4 Sections 01-18 Text 128

    010 - Book 4 Sections 01-18 Text 128
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    43 mins
  • 009 - Book 3 Sections 18-34 Text 108

    009 - Book 3 Sections 18-34 Text 108
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    50 mins
  • 008 - Book 3 Sections 01-17 Text 91

    008 - Book 3 Sections 01-17 Text 91
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    46 mins
  • 007 - Book 2 Sections 16-27 Text 78

    007 - Book 2 Sections 16-27 Text 78
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    34 mins
  • 006 - Book 2 Sections 01-15 Text 64

    006 - Book 2 Sections 01-15 Text 64
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into Tusculan Disputations, a profound work by the esteemed Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated with skill by Charles Duke Yonge. This exploration, divided into five compelling books, tackles essential themes such as death, pain, grief, emotional turmoil, and the essence of virtue. Cicero boldly questions whether true wisdom can sustain happiness in the face of lifes inevitable misfortunes. The text also invites intrigue with Andrew Peabodys speculation that the initials A. and M. may refer to figures like Auditor, Adolescens, Atticus, or Aulus and Marcus or Magister. Join us as we unravel these timeless philosophical inquiries and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
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    38 mins