Stoicism and Epicureanism

Two philosophical traditions emerged from the legacy of Plato and Aristotle in a time of cultural, political, and military change. Epicureanism was the more elite of the two; Stoicism was more readily adaptable to the needs of ordinary people and to traditional Roman values. We encounter Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, and four later Roman Stoics: among them the philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius, who ruled with resolute virtue as emperor for 14 difficult years.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created November 3, 2021 by
    Kubikiri1of587
  • Modified August 1, 2024 by
    BigDaddy_JC