Latest / Marcus Aurelius: Rome's Philosopher King — Fexingo History
Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic's Philosopher Tutor Apollonius of Chalcedon
Before Marcus Aurelius became Rome's philosopher emperor, he was a restless student searching for a teacher who could match his ambition. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the influence of Apollonius of Chalcedon, the Stoic philosopher Marcus brought from Greece to tutor him in his twenties. They trace Apollonius's background as a respected teacher in Athens, his insistence that Marcus study Stoic physics alongside ethics, and the tensions that arose when political duty pulled the young heir away from philosophy. Lucas recounts how Apollonius famously demanded that Marcus…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.