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    Lectures & Fragments
    Lectures & Fragments
    Lectures & Fragments
    Audiobook2 hours

    Lectures & Fragments

    Written by Musonius Rufus

    Narrated by Robin Homer

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    About this audiobook

    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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateMay 20, 2021
    ISBN9781662194801
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    • 5/5
      Awesome to hear the words of the teacher of Epictetus. Relatively short, provides some discussions that are as relevant today as they were 2000 years ago. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get a better grasp on stoicism or looking to lead a good life.

      The narrator, Robin Homer, does a great job. I chose this version because of his narration. In my opinion, his versions of this and Epictetus are the easiest to digest and most pleasant to listen to.

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