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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Governance of the Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Marcus Aurelius applied Stoic philosophy to the practical art of governing the Roman Empire. Drawing on specific examples from the Meditations and historical records, they discuss the emperor's approach to justice, clemency, and rationality in law and administration. They examine his use of rescripts to settle legal disputes, his efforts to streamline the praetorian prefecture, and his attention to provincial governance even while campaigning on the Danube. The conversation also touches on the influence of his tutor Fronto and the tensions…
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