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The Stoic Teachers of Marcus Aurelius
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the philosophers who shaped Marcus Aurelius as a Stoic emperor. Drawing on Book One of the Meditations, they examine Marcus's teachers: Junius Rusticus, who introduced him to Epictetus; Apollonius of Chalcedon, a rigorous Stoic; Sextus of Chaeronea, a nephew of Plutarch; and others like Claudius Maximus and Cinna Catulus. Discover how these men taught Marcus self-discipline, tranquility, and resilience—principles he would later write down on campaign. The discussion also touches on the historical context of these philosophers and…
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