Stoics on the Big Screen? John Sellars examines the ancient philosophy which surfaces in Gladiator.| philosophynow.org
This is a first draft. I’ve not supplied detailed references because I’m writing it off the top of my head just to get it out there. Please correct any errors. I’…| Donald J. Robertson
Description of Marcus Aurelius at the amphitheatre and circus, observing the games, and how he tried to use this as an opportunity to rehearse his practice of Stoic philosophy.| Donald J. Robertson
Perhaps you remember the final scene of the movie Gladiator. Maximus is wounded, severely, and is fighting against Commodus, who he has just temporarily disarmed. Sword, Commodus shouts to the Praetorian guards, sword! But the soldiers refuse to help him. Maximus, bleeding badly, drops his sword and begins to drift into unconsciousness. His family is waiting for him […]| Daily Stoic
