Cicero On Duties

Judging cases where the beneficial seems to conflict with the honorable. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 3, Chapters 40-49-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 442:23 Book 3 Ch 40-42, Honor vs Benefit to Oneself10:11 Book 3 Ch 43-44, Honor vs Benefit to Friends18:38 Book 3 Ch 45-46, Honor vs Benefit to Public Affairs27:07 Book 3 Ch 47-49, Themistocles Example-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE2027 Colloquium on Uncivil Discourse, January 23-24 in Scottsdale, AZ: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conferences/colloquium2027/ 2027 Spring Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, March 11-13, Registration is now open: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/ Apply to enroll in Logres Institute courses: https://www.logresinstitute.org/enroll-populi-----HOSTSJoshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. -----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 44(00:02:23) - Book 3 Ch 40-42, Honor vs Benefit to Oneself(00:10:11) - Book 3 Ch 43-44, Honor vs Benefit to Friends(00:18:38) - Book 3 Ch 45-46, Honor vs Benefit to Public Affairs(00:27:07) - Book 3 Ch 47-49, Themistocles Example

Cicero applies his rule of procedure to various difficult cases. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 3, Chapters 29-39-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 431:00 Book 3 Ch 29-31, Stealing Necessities of Life7:54 Book 3 Ch 32-33, No Community with Tyrants15:15 Book 3 Ch 34-35, What Seems Beneficial23:01 Book 3 Ch 36-37, Daggers & Poisons28:53 Book 3 Ch 38-39, Ring of Gyges-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODERegister for the Spring 2027 Conference: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.-----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 43(00:01:00) - Book 3 Ch 29-31, Stealing Necessities of Life(00:07:54) - Book 3 Ch 32-33, No Community with Tyrants(00:15:15) - Book 3 Ch 34-35, What Seems Beneficial(00:23:01) - Book 3 Ch 36-37, Daggers & Poisons(00:28:53) - Book 3 Ch 38-39, Ring of Gyges

We need a formula for deciding conflicts between virtue and (seeming) advantage. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 3, Chapters 19-28-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 421:03 Book 3 Ch 19-20, Need for a Formula8:03 Book 3 Ch 21-22, Theft is Most Contrary to Nature14:17 Book 3 Ch 23-24, Bond Between Citizens19:48 Book 3 Ch 25-26, Align Individual with Community Benefit26:51 Book 3 Ch 27-28, One Rule for All-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODERegister for the Spring 2027 Conference: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.-----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 42(00:01:03) - Book 3 Ch 19-20, Need for a Formula(00:08:03) - Book 3 Ch 21-22, Theft is Most Contrary to Nature(00:14:17) - Book 3 Ch 23-24, Bond Between Citizens(00:19:48) - Book 3 Ch 25-26, Align Individual with Community Benefit(00:26:51) - Book 3 Ch 27-28, One Rule for All

Cicero evaluates Panaetius's plan, and his reasons for leaving it unfinished. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 3, Chapters 7-18-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 410:53 Book 3 Ch 7-8, Outline of Panaetius's Plan8:43 Book 3 Ch 9-10, Why Panaetius Did Not Finish16:24 Book 3 Ch 11-13, Is There a Third Class of Duties?26:34 Book 3 Ch 14-16, Middle Duties34:13 Book 3 Ch 17-18, Hold to Honor Always-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEPanaetius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panaetius Herculaneum Scrolls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri#Vesuvius_Challenge Utile (definition). https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/utilis-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri. -----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Book 3, Chapter 7(00:00:56) - Panaetius's Unfinished Third Topic(00:04:05) - Lost Manuscripts and the Honorable vs. Useful Divide(00:08:33) - Was the Omission Deliberate? The Venus of Cos Analogy(00:11:12) - Chain of Teaching and Cicero's Stoic Leanings(00:16:12) - Stoic Unity of Virtue and the Nature of Honorableness(00:18:52) - Wise Men vs. Semblances of Virtue(00:26:07) - Middle Duties and the Common Pursuit of Virtue(00:30:12) - Ideal vs Practical Virtue: Christ-like Comparison(00:34:02) - Never Compare the Honorable with the Beneficial(00:37:23) - Uncertainty in Determining the Honorable Action(00:40:15) - Closing Remarks

Cicero compares his use of leisure with that of Publius Scipio. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 3, Chapters 1-6-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 401:03 Book 3 Ch 1, Scipio's Leisure8:07 Book 3 Ch 2-3, Cicero's Leisure15:01 Book 3 Ch 4, How Scipio is Superior23:30 Book 3 Ch 5-6, Exhortation to Young Marcus-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEOtium (definition). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otium Carthage Must Be Destroyed (book). https://www.amazon.com/Carthage-Must-Be-Destroyed-Civilization/dp/0143121294 Crisis and Constitutionalism (book). https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Constitutionalism-Political-Republic-Revolution/dp/019995092X Young Cicero (biography). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicero_Minor-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri. -----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and episode overview(00:00:50) - Scipio Africanus on leisure and solitude(00:07:35) - Cicero's forced leisure versus Scipio's chosen retreat(00:12:40) - Otium, exile, and modern parallels (COVID lockdown)(00:14:52) - Scipio's silence versus Cicero's prolific writing(00:20:30) - Cicero's productivity and reflections on exile philosophers(00:23:20) - Exhortation to Marcus on studying duties(00:24:50) - Closing thoughts and Marcus's future

It is often necessary to compare beneficial things and choose between them. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 2, Chapters 80-90-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 390:49 Book 2 Ch 80-82, Examples from Greek History10:46 Book 2 Ch 83-84, Examples from Roman History21:56 Book 2 Ch 85, Advice to the Republic29:38 Book 2 Ch 86-87, Advice about Health & Wealth38:03 Book 2 Ch 88-90, Comparison of Beneficial Things-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEn/a-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books. Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. Coyle Neal is Associate Professor of Public Service at College of the Ozarks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America and is the author of Echoes of Antiquity. He is also City Tax Collector of Bolivar, Missouri. -----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 39(00:00:49) - Book 2 Ch 80-82, Examples from Greek History(00:10:46) - Book 2 Ch 83-84, Examples from Roman History(00:21:56) - Book 2 Ch 85, Advice to the Republic(00:29:38) - Book 2 Ch 86-87, Advice about Health & Wealth(00:38:03) - Book 2 Ch 88-90, Comparison of Beneficial Things

How to conduct yourself in serving the public good. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 2, Chapters 72-79-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 380:45 Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property8:11 Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice16:35 Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice24:27 Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEn/a-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.-----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 38(00:00:45) - Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property(00:08:11) - Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice(00:16:35) - Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice(00:24:27) - Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation

Direct your services to men of virtue over men of wealth. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 2, Chapters 65-71-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 371:17 Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence8:17 Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others17:36 Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune25:00 Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEn/a-----HOSTSChristopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.-----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 37(00:01:17) - Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence(00:08:17) - Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others(00:17:36) - Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune(00:25:00) - Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich

Proper liberality wins gratitude and admiration. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 2, Chapters 57-64-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 362:11 Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice12:05 Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions20:20 Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters28:05 Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality37:41 Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEn/a-----HOSTSJoshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. -----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 36(00:02:11) - Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice(00:12:05) - Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions(00:20:20) - Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters(00:28:05) - Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality(00:37:41) - Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality

Giving money is acceptable, with moderation and judgment. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.-----IN THIS EPISODEBook 2, Chapters 52-56-----INDEX0:00 Introduction to Episode 352:44 Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services16:08 Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money26:07 Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality-----MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThrough the Eye of the Needle book. https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eye-Needle-Christianity-350-550/dp/0691161771 Ancient Language Institute. https://ancientlanguage.com/ Gladiator movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/-----HOSTSJoshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America. Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University. -----TEXTSTranslation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355 Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis-----The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami #cicero #philosophy #ethics Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 35(00:02:44) - Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services(00:16:08) - Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money(00:26:07) - Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality