Socrates could violate social customs due only to his supreme virtue. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 148-153
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 25
1:02 Book 1 Ch 148-149, Respect Mores, Reject the Cynics
8:58 Book 1 Ch 150, Disreputable Occupations
17:26 Book 1 Ch 151, Honorable Occupations
24:17 Book 1 Ch 152-153, Sociability Compared to Wisdom
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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.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 25
• (00:01:02) - Book 1 Ch 148-149, Respect Mores, Reject the Cynics
• (00:08:58) - Book 1 Ch 150, Disreputable Occupations
• (00:17:26) - Book 1 Ch 151, Honorable Occupations
• (00:24:17) - Book 1 Ch 152-153, Sociability Compared to Wisdom

Practice orderliness and opportuneness in all areas of life. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 142-147
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 24
1:03 Book 1 Ch 142-143, Prudence/Good Sense
8:19 Book 1 Ch 144, Act Appropriately for the Place and Time
16:37 Book 1 Ch 145-146, The Lyre that is Slightly Out of Tune
25:24 Book 1 Ch 147, Solicit the Judgments of Others
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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.

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.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 24
• (00:01:03) - Book 1 Ch 142-143, Prudence/Good Sense
• (00:08:19) - Book 1 Ch 144, Act Appropriately for the Place and Time
• (00:16:37) - Book 1 Ch 145-146, The Lyre that is Slightly Out of Tune
• (00:25:24) - Book 1 Ch 147, Solicit the Judgments of Others

A prominent man's house should be suited to its use. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 138-141
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 23
1:14 Book 1 Ch 138, What sort of house suits a prominent man
7:42 Book 1 Ch 139, The house should enhance the man
12:53 Book 1 Ch 140, Don't overspend on housing
19:43 Book 1 Ch 141, Three Rules for Action
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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.

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.

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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 23
• (00:01:14) - Book 1 Ch 138, What sort of house suits a prominent man
• (00:07:42) - Book 1 Ch 139, The house should enhance the man
• (00:12:53) - Book 1 Ch 140, Don't overspend on housing
• (00:19:43) - Book 1 Ch 141, Three Rules for Action

Cicero's advice on oratory and conversation. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 132-137
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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
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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.

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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 22
• (00:01:06) - Book 1 Ch 132, Cicero on Oratory & Conversation
• (00:08:32) - Book 1 Ch 133, Speak with a Clear & Attractive Voice
• (00:17:00) - Book 1 Ch 134, Cicero's Rules for Conversation
• (00:23:53) - Book 1 Ch 135, Read the Room / Respect Your Audience
• (00:26:38) - Book 1 Ch 136, Do Not Speak When Angry
• (00:33:16) - Book 1 Ch 137, How to Criticize / Do Not Boast

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.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 126-131
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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
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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.

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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 21
• (00:01:15) - Book 1 Ch 126-127, Nature's Rules for Adorning the Body
• (00:09:28) - Book 1 Ch 128, Cicero vs the Cynics
• (00:17:31) - Book 1 Ch 129, Avoid Effeminacy & Harshness
• (00:25:35) - Book 1 Ch 130-131, Two Kinds of Beauty: Graceful & Dignified

What is seemly for youth, for old men, for magistrates, citizens, and foreigners. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 122-125
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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
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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.
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Book 1 Ch 122, Duties of Youth
• (00:09:06) - Book 1 Ch 123, Duties of Old Men
• (00:16:38) - Book 1 Ch 124-125, Duties of Magistrates, Citizens, and Foreigners
• (00:27:56) - Constancy is the Essence of Seemliness

Live up to the standard set by your parents, says Cicero. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 115-121
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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
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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.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Choice of Hercules. 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
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TEXTS
Translation we read from: 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
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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - Book 1 Ch 115-116, Should We Imitate Our Ancestors?
• (00:10:56) - Book 1 Ch 117-118, Limits on Our Choices
• (00:18:37) - Book 1 Ch 119-120, How to Choose a Career
• (00:26:50) - Book 1 Ch 121, When NOT to Imitate Ancestors

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.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 107-114

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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.

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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

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: 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

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

#cicero #philosophy #ethics

• (00:00:00) - On Duties: Book 1
• (00:01:23) - Different kinds of men
• (00:03:23) - Cicero on Seemliness
• (00:07:28) - Catherine
• (00:09:28) - Horace's Against Nature
• (00:15:08) - Marcus Cato and His Death
• (00:18:37) - Cato and the Suicide
• (00:25:43) - What is most seemly for a man?
• (00:27:46) - Pushing the Limits of Poetry
• (00:32:20) - The Uniqueness of Acting
• (00:34:31) - A Summer In The Same Room