Classical Civilization: Emperor and Slave - the Philosophy of Roman Stoicism
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✎ Suggest a correctionMarcus 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.
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- Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education) — title, creator, length, color, description
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