Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGame Theory in the Ancient World
How aware are we when we make choices? From playing rock paper scissors and gambling to complex ethical decisions like the trolley problem and self-d…
2 years, 1 month ago
On the Nature of the Gods: Cicero and the Philosophical Approaches to God
In 45 B.C., the Roman statesman and philosopher Cicero embarked on an almost impossible task... He wrote a philosophical dialogue trying to understan…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Death of Literary Fiction.... And its Resurrection?
What is the future -as well as the past - of literary fiction? It is time for a Renaissance?
Destined for the dustbin of history, to be discarded alon…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Gathas, Zoroastrianism, and the Ancient World
Though it was the largest religion in the ancient world by both the number of adherents and geographical scope, Zoroastrianism is still vastly unders…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Sequel to the Odyssey? With Tad Crawford
How does the relationship between Odysseus and Telemachus play out? What does the son think about the murder of the suitors? And why exactly has this…
2 years, 3 months ago
Was Aeneas a Classical Myth or Bronze Age Hero?
The saying “History is myth and myth is history” is something we have been discussing a lot of late at Classical Wisdom. Where does the story of Aene…
2 years, 3 months ago
Was Marcus Aurelius a TRUE Stoic? Panel with Angie Hobbs, Massimo Pigliucci and Donald Robertson
Marcus Aurelius is generally regarded as one of the "Five Good Emperors" and is often praised for his Stoic philosophy, particularly as expressed in …
2 years, 3 months ago
Plagiarism: What's the Problem?
Plagiarism versus Forgery... Economic versus Individualistic Incentives... Virtuous copying versus pride in originality...
In an era where the discuss…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why do some “Big Caesars and Little Caesars” Rise to the Top?
What are Big and Little Caesars? Both in ancient and modern times? And are there certain political and social environments that are fertile for these…
2 years, 4 months ago
Can We Preserve Ancient Languages?
Today children already have so many expectations. From excelling in school, practicing sports and hobbies, to learning languages that can give them t…
2 years, 4 months ago