Olympian Method
Olympian Method
Olympian Method
Episode 8: Marcus Aurelius - Chapter 2
16 minutes Posted Apr 2, 2021 at 10:00 pm.
0:00
16:27
Download MP3
Show notes

In our last chapter, we dissected one of the four primary platonic virtues: practical intelligence. Is all practicality virtuous? Can something be virtuous and not practical? In the Job thought experiment, we analyzed whether a supreme being in charge of the universe would be expected to create challenges for mortals as a means for them to grow. If a parent doesn't challenge their children, don't the children grow up weak?