Figs in WinterVita Dulcis: fear and desire in the Roman EmpireWhy are we so fascinated with the ancient world?4h ago14h ago1
Figs in WinterPlato’s Academy as political think tankIf you thought Plato was just an theoretical philosopher, think again…2d ago52d ago5
Figs in WinterHow to grow old with CiceroPart XIII of the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series4d ago24d ago2
Figs in WinterThe hedonic treadmill vs the eudaimonic staircaseHappiness depends on both pleasure and meaning in one’s lifeSep 2715Sep 2715
Figs in WinterHow to Have a Life with SenecaPart XXV of the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers seriesSep 251Sep 251
Figs in WinterTracking Plato and Cicero in SyracuseRandom notes from the greatest and most beautiful of “Greek” citiesSep 23Sep 23
Figs in WinterThe three stages of philosophical therapyAn excellent answer to the perennial question: “what is philosophy good for?”Sep 2015Sep 2015
Figs in WinterAgainst scientismWorshipping science doesn’t do anyone any good, especially scienceSep 1927Sep 1927
Figs in WinterWhat should we do with a tyrant?A timeless question, for at least the past two and a half millenniaSep 161Sep 161
Figs in WinterHow to win an argument with CiceroPart XIV of the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers seriesSep 13Sep 13
