Cicero On Duties, Episode 16 - Seemliness, Decorum (1)

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 [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 [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/ [https://ciceroniansociety.org/] Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q] Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics

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 [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 [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/ [https://ciceroniansociety.org/] Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q] Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics

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 [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 [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/ [https://ciceroniansociety.org/] Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q] Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics

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 [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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://ciceroniansociety.org/] Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q] Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics

Cicero On Duties, Episode 18 - Personal Seemliness

Why behavior that is seemly for one person is unseemly for another. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, James Patterson, and Ethan Alexander-Davey. ----- IN THIS EPISODE Book 1, Chapters 107-114 ----- 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, an Adjunct Faculty Member teaching Ancient Greek at Abilene Christian University, 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. James Patterson is an Associate Professor in the Institute of American Civics at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He specializes in race, religion, and American political thought and is a regular subject-area expert for the media on contemporary religion and politics. He is the author of Religion in the Public Square: Sheen, King, Falwell and co-author of a forthcoming book examining the problems with postliberalism alongside Thomas Howe. Patterson holds a Ph.D. in politics from the University of Virginia. 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. ----- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jason Alexander story: https://www.thejewishnews.com/culture/arts/the-real-jason-alexander-stands-up/article_97225fb6-5072-5e95-a518-dc144b4609b1.html [https://www.thejewishnews.com/culture/arts/the-real-jason-alexander-stands-up/article_97225fb6-5072-5e95-a518-dc144b4609b1.html] ----- TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 [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 [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/ [https://ciceroniansociety.org/] Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q] Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics