2 hrs 30 mins | SELF-HELPGaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher of the 1st century AD. He has been referred to as the Roman Socrates and is also remembered for being the teacher of Epictetus. He taught philosophy in Rome during the reign of Nero and so was sent into exile in 65 AD, returning to Rome only under Galba. He was allowed to stay in Rome when Vespasian banished all other philosophers from the city in 71 AD although he was eventually banished anyway, returning only after Vespasian's death.
21 of his lectures survive together with a few fragmentary notes from others, all which are contained i...
Gaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher of the 1st century AD. He has been referred to as the Roman Socrates and is also remembered for being the teacher of Epictetus. He taught philosophy in Rome during the reign of Nero and so was sent into exile in 65 AD, returning to Rome only under Galba. He was allowed to stay in Rome when Vespasian banished all other philosophers from the city in 71 AD although he was eventually banished anyway, returning only after Vespasian's death.
21 of his lectures survive together with a few fragmentary notes from others, all which are contained in this narration:
1. That There is No Need of Giving Many Proofs for One Problem
2. That Man is Born with an Inclination Toward Virtue
3. That Women Too Should Study Philosophy
4. Should Daughters Receive the Same Education as Sons?
5. Which is more Effective, Theory or Practice?
6. On Training
7. That One Should Disdain Hardships
8. That Kings Also Should Study Philosophy
9. That Exile is not an Evil
10. Will the Philosopher Prosecute Anyone for Personal Injury?
11. What means of Livelihood is Appropriate for a Philosopher?
12. On Sexual Indulgence
13. What is the Chief End of Marriage
14. Is Marriage a Handicap for the Pursuit of Philosophy?
15. Should Every Child that is Born be Raised?
16. Must One Obey One's Parents under all Circumstances?
17. What is the Best Viaticum for Old Age?
18. On Food
19. On Clothing and Shelter
20. On Furnishings
21. On Cutting the Hair
22-53. Fragments
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Intro |
0 mins 10 secs |
| 2. | 1 |
6 mins 29 secs |
| 3. | 2 |
3 mins 24 secs |
| 4. | 3 |
6 mins 11 secs |
| 5. | 4 |
8 mins 02 secs |
| 6. | 5 |
3 mins 08 secs |
| 7. | 6 |
6 mins 04 secs |
| 8. | 7 |
3 mins 49 secs |
| 9. | 8 |
10 mins 43 secs |
| 10. | 9 |
11 mins 53 secs |
| 11. | 10 |
4 mins 34 secs |
| 12. | 11 |
7 mins 05 secs |
| 13. | 12 |
3 mins 56 secs |
| 14. | 13a |
1 mins 49 secs |
| 15. | 13b |
1 mins 46 secs |
| 16. | 14 |
7 mins 00 secs |
| 17. | 15 |
5 mins 46 secs |
| 18. | 16 |
9 mins 32 secs |
| 19. | 17 |
6 mins 15 secs |
| 20. | 18a |
4 mins 49 secs |
| 21. | 18b |
6 mins 29 secs |
| 22. | 19 |
3 mins 48 secs |
| 23. | 20 |
5 mins 22 secs |
| 24. | 21 |
2 mins 56 secs |
| 25. | 22 |
16 mins 03 secs |
| 26. | Outro |
0 mins 12 secs |
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