Classical Civilization: Emperor and Slave - the Philosophy of Roman Stoicism

Duration: 29 min

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Color: color

Description: Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, and Epictetus, an emancipated slave, epitomize the Stoic pholosophy that was their particular way of life. The film asks, "Is virtue an invincible armor against outrageous fortune?" Defines Stoicism, tracing its origin to Greece in the 4th century B.C. and showing its direct relation to Roman achievements in both law and government. Are "philosophical" and "stoical" interchangeable terms? According to both Aurelius and Epictetus, either wisdom can be applied to modern life.

Metadata Source:Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education)