Cicero On Duties

Cicero On Duties, Episode 14 - Advice to Statesmen (1)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The great spirited man must govern himself with Reason. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 79-86

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HOSTS

Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. His philosophy YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/christopheranadale

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.

Aristocratic Souls: https://www.amazon.com/Aristocratic-Souls-Democratic-Political-Theory/dp/1498553265

Aristocratic Voices: https://www.amazon.com/Aristocratic-Voices-Forgotten-Arguments-Inequality/dp/1666933147/

Ben Peterson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Abilene Christianity University, where his research and teaching focus on political theory. He writes about constitutional theory & the institutional implications of differing philosophical and religious foundations. He teaches courses on American government and politics, political science methodology, and political theory, and also contributes essays to publications for a broad audience about public affairs. His website is https://benapeterson.com/

His book Community, Character, and the Governance of the Social Commons: Sanctuaries of Order, is forthcoming with Bloomsbury Academic. https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/community-character-and-the-governance-of-the-social-commons-9798216255741/

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Lawless Republic: The Rise of Cicero and the Decline of Rome, by Josiah Osgood (2025). https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Republic-Rise-Cicero-Decline/dp/1541604253

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Cicero: On Duties
(00:01:44) - Cicero on Virtue (Book 1)
(00:04:48) - Cicero on the Supremacy of Reason
(00:08:48) - Philosopher Against War, Chapter 84
(00:10:53) - In times of danger, prudence is essential
(00:12:09) - Cicero on Liberty and the Statesman
(00:18:57) - Cicero on the Republic
(00:26:53) - Cicero on the Right to Rule
(00:28:47) - A Taste of Ciceronian Society: On Duties

Cicero On Duties, Episode 13 - Greatness of Spirit (2)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Civic affairs are more glorious than military affairs. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ben Peterson, and James Patterson.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 70-78

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HOSTS

James Patterson is an Associate Professor in the Institute of American Civics at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He specializes in race, religion, and American political thought and is a regular subject-area expert for the media on contemporary religion and politics.

Patterson is the author of Religion in the Public Square: Sheen, King, Falwell and co-author of a forthcoming book examining the problems with postliberalism alongside Thomas Howe. His works have appeared in American Political Thought, Perspectives on Political Science, Political Science Reviewer, and the Journal of Church and State. He also contributes articles to and hosts a podcast for Law & Liberty. Patterson holds a Ph.D. in politics from the University of Virginia.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Lawless Republic: The Rise of Cicero and the Decline of Rome, by Josiah Osgood (2025). https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Republic-Rise-Cicero-Decline/dp/1541604253

Parnell's Funeral, by William Butler Yeats. https://allpoetry.com/Parnell's-Funeral

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Cicero: On Duties
(00:02:59) - Cicero
(00:07:30) - Cicero on leisure and the political life
(00:09:35) - Tocqueville on the Right to Public Life
(00:13:13) - St. James: The Right Action
(00:17:14) - The duties of public life
(00:18:56) - Cicero on His Own Life
(00:23:26) - Cicero on The Importance of Civic Life
(00:30:39) - Cicero Brings His Own Glory to His Son
(00:37:52) - Cicero on His Own Times
(00:39:18) - Cicero: The Right to Speak
(00:42:41) - Read Through: On Duties, Chapter 79

Cicero On Duties, Episode 12 - Greatness of Spirit (1)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The great spirited man does great deeds and disdains external things. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 61-69

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HOSTS

Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. His YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/christopheranadale

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.

Aristocratic Souls: https://www.amazon.com/Aristocratic-Souls-Democratic-Political-Theory/dp/1498553265

Aristocratic Voices: https://www.amazon.com/Aristocratic-Voices-Forgotten-Arguments-Inequality/dp/1666933147/

His book Community, Character, and the Governance of the Social Commons: Sanctuaries of Order, is forthcoming with Bloomsbury Academic. https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/community-character-and-the-governance-of-the-social-commons-9798216255741/

https://benapeterson.com/

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Cicero: On Duties
(00:01:40) - Cicero on Duties, Chapter 61
(00:07:17) - Stoic courage in chapter 62
(00:08:43) - Loftiness of Spirit and Great deeds
(00:12:11) - A Lesson on Preeminent Spirits
(00:14:19) - Cicero on Liberty and Ambition
(00:19:43) - Cicero on Great Spirits (67)
(00:25:06) - St. Leo on Desires and Money
(00:31:05) - Cicero on Duties (Book 1)

Cicero On Duties, Episode 11 - Liberality, Generosity (3)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Our duties towards country, parents, and friends. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 55-60

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HOSTS

Aristocratic Souls: https://www.amazon.com/Aristocratic-Souls-Democratic-Political-Theory/dp/1498553265

Aristocratic Voices: https://www.amazon.com/Aristocratic-Voices-Forgotten-Arguments-Inequality/dp/1666933147/

https://benapeterson.com/

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - On Duties: Reading Through the Podcast
(00:02:06) - On Cicero's On Duties
(00:03:23) - On Duties, Book 1
(00:05:34) - Cicero on Friendship and the Republic
(00:11:39) - Cicero on the Love of the Republic (58)
(00:15:26) - Duties owed on the basis of gratitude
(00:19:38) - Cicero on Duty to the Fatherland
(00:24:59) - Cicero on Honorableness and Experience
(00:29:35) - On Duties Podcast

Cicero On Duties, Episode 10 - Liberality, Generosity (2)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Our duties towards people of differing station and dignity. With hosts Chris Anadale and Ethan Alexander-Davey.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 46-54

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HOSTS

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - On Duties
(00:05:21) - Cicero on Goodwill
(00:10:25) - 3. Human fellowship and community
(00:12:24) - Cicero on Human Friendship and Community
(00:17:03) - Ennius, The Law of generosity
(00:22:12) - Six degrees of fellowship among men
(00:24:11) - Cicero on The Right to Give
(00:29:48) - Book One

Cicero On Duties, Episode 9 - Liberality, Generosity (1)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Rules governing our generous behavior towards others. With hosts Chris Anadale and Ethan Alexander-Davey.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 41-45

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HOSTS

Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University, where he teaches all the courses on political theory and constitutional law. He is co-editor, with Richard Avramenko, of Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times, and Aristocratic Voices: Forgotten Arguments about Virtue Authority and Inequality, both published by Lexington Books.

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

Mentioned in this episode: The Philosophy of Philip Rieff, https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Philip-Rieff-Cultural-Conflict/dp/1350424544/

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Reading Through On Duties
(00:01:15) - Cicero vs Hobbes
(00:04:09) - On Duties, Chapter 41
(00:06:04) - Cicero on Justice for Slaves (19)
(00:08:46) - 3. Beneficial and Liberality
(00:09:52) - 3 Ethics of Beneficial Aid
(00:11:00) - Cicero on Homo Sordidus
(00:16:57) - Cicero on Stations and Liberty
(00:18:59) - Cicero on Generosity
(00:22:46) - Cicero on Philanthropy
(00:25:13) - A Treatise on Liberty (Book 1)
(00:27:28) - On Duties: Book One (

Cicero On Duties, Episode 8 - Justice in War (2)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Duties regarding promise keeping in war and wars for empire. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 38-40

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HOSTS

Josh Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute, an Adjunct Faculty Member teaching Ancient Greek at Abilene Christian University, and a Ph.D. student in Humanities through Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Classics from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in English from the George Washington University.

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - On Duties
(00:04:46) - Cicero on Duty (Book One)
(00:09:46) - Sisera on Wars for Glory and Survival
(00:11:36) - Cicero on The Imperium
(00:16:06) - Cicero on Honor and Disobeying Orders
(00:20:59) - Cicero on the Duties of War
(00:26:14) - A Cicero Lecture on War

Cicero On Duties, Episode 7 - Justice in War (1)

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Cicero's ethics of warfare and examples from Roman history. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 34-37

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HOSTS

Josh Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Cicero On Duties
(00:01:15) - History of Political Thought, Book 1
(00:01:54) - The justice of warfare
(00:03:42) - Cicero on Justice and War
(00:10:23) - Cicero on the Destruction of Carthage and Corinth
(00:11:52) - Cicero vs The Law of Just War, Chapter 36
(00:14:35) - Cicero on War (chapter 36)
(00:18:24) - The Declaration of War in the Ancient World
(00:21:05) - Does This Make War More Total in the Roman Sense?
(00:23:18) - Cicero on Hostis (page 16)
(00:27:38) - Episode 8

Cicero On Duties, Episode 6 - Negative Justice

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We have a duty to prevent injustice to others when we can. With hosts Chris Anadale and Katherine Bradshaw.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 28-33

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HOSTS

- Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/about/

- Why adults should learn Latin/Ancient Greek: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2025/10/adults-latin-greek-anicent-language-institute-katherine-l-bradshaw.html

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - On Duties
(00:01:14) - Cicero on the Orator (Book 1)
(00:07:37) - All kinds of Injustice
(00:09:01) - Defending the Right to Defend Others
(00:12:00) - Cicero vs Terence, Section 30
(00:14:28) - Probability of Promises and their Keeping
(00:16:42) - Cicero on Duty and Its Consequences
(00:20:20) - Aristotle on Promises to Be Keeped
(00:21:42) - Injustices of public affairs
(00:23:38) - Cicero on Justice and Repentance

Cicero On Duties, Episode 5 - Positive Justice

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We have a duty to refrain from harming others without provocation. With hosts Chris Anadale and Katherine Bradshaw.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 20-27

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HOSTS

- Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/about/

- Why adults should learn Latin/Ancient Greek: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2025/10/adults-latin-greek-anicent-language-institute-katherine-l-bradshaw.html

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit https://ciceroniansociety.org

Check out our other Podcast, THE SOWER: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q

Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Ciceronian Society: On Duties
(00:01:30) - De Officiis (Book 1)
(00:05:37) - Cicero on Justice
(00:11:54) - Stoic Law, Chapter 22
(00:14:56) - Cicero on the Stoics
(00:17:13) - Cicero on Justice and Illusions
(00:18:33) - Injustice 1, Avarice
(00:19:57) - Cicero on The Right to Cause Justice
(00:25:12) - Cicero on the Death of Julius Caesar
(00:28:22) - Cicero on Passion and Melancholy
(00:29:56) - On Duties: The Politics of Justice

Cicero On Duties, Episode 4 - Wisdom

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Cicero's treatment of wisdom and its value. With hosts Josh Bowman and Chris Anadale.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 18-19

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HOSTS

Josh Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:10) - On Duties: The Cicero Podcast
(00:01:41) - Cicero
(00:04:21) - Cicero on the First Fault
(00:09:28) - Punishment for Vainness
(00:11:02) - Cicero on the First Source of Duty
(00:18:08) - A father's advice to his son
(00:25:31) - Cicero on Wisdom and Faith
(00:29:24) - The Social Virtues

Cicero On Duties, Episode 3 - Roots of the Virtues

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Cicero examines human nature and how the virtues come to be. With hosts Josh Bowman and Chris Anadale.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 11-17

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HOSTS

Josh Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit ciceroniansociety.org

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Cicero's On Duties Podcast
(00:01:20) - Cicero on the Reasons for the Virtues
(00:06:02) - Cicero on Reason (19)
(00:08:14) - The End of Chapter 12
(00:09:11) - Cicero on Community
(00:13:53) - Cicero on Greatness of Spirit (13)
(00:17:55) - Cicero on Moderation (14)
(00:22:04) - Plato on the Four Virtues
(00:27:57) - Cicero on Wisdom and Its Discourse

Cicero On Duties, Episode 2 - The Nature of Duty

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Cicero's introduction to duty, what is honorable, and what is advantageous. With hosts Josh Bowman and Chris Anadale.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 5-10

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HOSTS

Josh Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

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TEXTS Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit ciceroniansociety.org

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

Chapters

(00:00:10) - On Duties
(00:01:00) - Cicero
(00:02:21) - The Debate about Duties in Philosophy
(00:03:44) - Cicero on the Virtuous Life
(00:11:01) - Cicero on the Stoics
(00:13:16) - Panaeus on Duty in Ethics (Book 1)
(00:17:16) - Why Cicero Is So Good for You
(00:20:29) - Cicero on Duty (8)
(00:24:22) - Honorary and Beneficial Decisions
(00:28:27) - Honor and the Law
(00:32:32) - Honor and the Christian faith
(00:38:41) - Cicero on the Righteous
(00:44:44) - Another Really, Really Good, Good Time

Cicero On Duties, Episode 1 - Introduction

The Ciceronian Society — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to this new podcast, reading and commenting on Cicero's classic work, On Duties. With hosts Josh Bowman and Chris Anadale.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book I, Chapters 1-4

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HOSTS

Josh Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the Catholic University of America.

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TEXTS

Translation we read from: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/politics-international-relations/texts-political-thought/cicero-duties?format=PB&isbn=9780521348355

Another (free) translation: https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/cicero-on-moral-duties-de-officiis

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The Ciceronian Society encourages and equips Christian Scholars as they serve the church. To learn more, visit ciceroniansociety.org

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Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

Chapters

(00:00:00) - A New Podcast Series on Marcus Tullius Cicero
(00:03:28) - The Ciceronian Society
(00:04:23) - Philip Schopenhauer at Mount St. Mary's University
(00:05:31) - A Lesson on Cicero
(00:06:52) - A few thoughts on Cicero
(00:08:56) - Cicero
(00:14:35) - Marcus Cicero's On Duties
(00:18:34) - Cicero's On Duties, translated by Margaret Atkins
(00:19:23) - Cicero's Advice to His Son (Book 1)
(00:26:22) - Cicero on the Peripatetic Philosophy
(00:31:50) - Cicero on Oratory and Political Life
(00:38:46) - Cicero on Plato and the Republic
(00:40:33) - Duty in Philosophy
(00:47:55) - The Social Dimension of Ethical Duty
(00:49:18) - A Taste of Liberty: Episode 1