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Marcus Aurelius and the Last Stoic
In this episode of Fexingo History, we turn away from the battlefield camps of Carnuntum and the plague-ridden streets of Rome to explore the quiet, intellectual life of Marcus Aurelius. While his Meditations are famous for their stoic resilience, they were written in the margins of a collapsing world. We examine how the Emperor used philosophy not as a retreat, but as a tool for governance during the Marcomannic Wars. Through letters with his tutor Fronto and conversations with his inner circle, we see a man trying to maintain his humanity while commanding legions. We also look at the…
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