Josiah Osgood on Caesar and Cato's Epic Rivalry (Episode 82)

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on Maven [http://stoameditation.com/course] Have you thought about the Roman Republic today? In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Josiah Osgood [https://gufaculty360.georgetown.edu/s/contact/00336000014RXQYAA4/josiah-osgood], a professor of classics and author of Uncommon Wrath:  How Caesar and Cato's Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic [https://amzn.to/467pMs5]. They discuss Cato the Younger, Julius Caesar, and the lessons we can take from both men. (02:21) Cato's Rome (07:30) The Young Caesar and Cato (14:21) Populist vs Aristocrat (16:05) When Did He Become Stoic? (18:30) Cato vs Caesar (25:11) Caesar's Life Philosophy (29:49) Did Cato Do the Right Thing? (37:03) What Can We Learn From Caesar (41:49) Was the Republic Worth Saving? (44:56) Should Stoics Always Resist a Tyrant? (50:59) Fabius Maximus – a Roman Model *** Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe [http://www.stoaletter.com/subscribe] Download the Stoa app (it's a free download): stoameditation.com/pod [http://stoameditation.com/pod] If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account. Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/ Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/