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Interview: Dr. Eric Adler on Plutarch's Life of Camillus
FromThe New Thinkery
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54 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2023
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Podcast episode
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This week, Greg and Alex have once again replaced David with Dr. Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the Unviersity of Maryland. Together, the group analyze another excerpt of Plutarch's Parallel Lives. This time, the emphasis is on Camillus, a Roman soldier and statesman of the patrician class. The group draw comparisons between Camillus and Themistocles and whst useful lessons can be gleaned from their lives.
Released:
Jan 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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