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113 - Cato and his Stoicism: w/ Johnathan Bi
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A conversation with Johnathan Bi (Cosmos Institute, The Great Books podcast) for a deep dive into Stoicism through the life and philosophy of Cato the Younger. We explore: Why Stoicism continues to attract modern audiences Jonathan’s personal journey with Stoicism—and why he ultimately turned to other philosophies Nietzsche’s critique of Stoicism as a coping mechanism How Cato embodied Stoic principles (and where he may have fallen short) The tension between Stoic theory and Stoic practice in figures like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius Subscribe to the Cost of Glory newsletter for detailed maps, images, and analysis of this pivotal moment in ancient history: https://costofglory.substack.com/…