Cicero On Duties

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Reading of & commentary on Cicero's work On Duties (De Officiis)

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Cicero On Duties, Episode 44 - Honor vs Apparent Benefit
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#44
Today at 10:55 AM

Judging cases where the beneficial seems to conflict with the honorable. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 40-49
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 44
2:23 Book 3 Ch 40-42, Honor vs Benefit to Oneself
10:11 Book 3 Ch 43-44, Honor vs Benefit to Friends
18:38 Book 3 Ch 45-46, Honor vs Benefit to Public Affairs
27:07 Book 3 Ch 47-49, Themistocles Example
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
2027 Colloquium on Uncivil Discourse, January 23-24 in Scottsdale, AZ: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conferences/colloquium2027/

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Cicero On Duties, Episode 43 - Applying the Rule to Cases
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#43
10/28/2026

Cicero applies his rule of procedure to various difficult cases. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 29-39
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 43
1:00 Book 3 Ch 29-31, Stealing Necessities of Life
7:54 Book 3 Ch 32-33, No Community with Tyrants
15:15 Book 3 Ch 34-35, What Seems Beneficial
23:01 Book 3 Ch 36-37, Daggers & Poisons
28:53 Book 3 Ch 38-39, Ring of Gyges
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Register for the Spring 2027 Conference: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/
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Christopher Anadale is...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 42 - Rule of Procedure
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#42
10/21/2026

We need a formula for deciding conflicts between virtue and (seeming) advantage. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 19-28
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 42
1:03 Book 3 Ch 19-20, Need for a Formula
8:03 Book 3 Ch 21-22, Theft is Most Contrary to Nature
14:17 Book 3 Ch 23-24, Bond Between Citizens
19:48 Book 3 Ch 25-26, Align Individual with Community Benefit
26:51 Book 3 Ch 27-28, One Rule for All
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Register for the Spring 2027 Conference: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference-spring/2027-conference-registration/<...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 41 - Cicero's Plan & Panaetius's
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#41
10/14/2026

Cicero evaluates Panaetius's plan, and his reasons for leaving it unfinished. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 7-18
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 41
0:53 Book 3 Ch 7-8, Outline of Panaetius's Plan
8:43 Book 3 Ch 9-10, Why Panaetius Did Not Finish
16:24 Book 3 Ch 11-13, Is There a Third Class of Duties?
26:34 Book 3 Ch 14-16, Middle Duties
34:13 Book 3 Ch 17-18, Hold to Honor Always
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Panaetius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panaetius

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Cicero On Duties, Episode 40 - Cicero's Leisure vs Scipio's
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#40
10/07/2026

Cicero compares his use of leisure with that of Publius Scipio. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 3, Chapters 1-6
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 40
1:03 Book 3 Ch 1, Scipio's Leisure
8:07 Book 3 Ch 2-3, Cicero's Leisure
15:01 Book 3 Ch 4, How Scipio is Superior
23:30 Book 3 Ch 5-6, Exhortation to Young Marcus
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Otium (definition). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otium

Carthage Must Be Destroyed (book). https://www.amazon.com/Carthage-Must-Be-Destroyed-Civilization/dp/0143121294

Crisis and...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 39 - Comparison of Beneficial Things
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#39
09/30/2026

It is often necessary to compare beneficial things and choose between them. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 80-90
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 39
0:49 Book 2 Ch 80-82, Examples from Greek History
10:46 Book 2 Ch 83-84, Examples from Roman History
21:56 Book 2 Ch 85, Advice to the Republic
29:38 Book 2 Ch 86-87, Advice about Health & Wealth
38:03 Book 2 Ch 88-90, Comparison of Beneficial Things
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Christopher Anadale...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 38 - Service to the Nation
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#38
09/23/2026

How to conduct yourself in serving the public good. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 72-79
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 38
0:45 Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property
8:11 Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice
16:35 Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice
24:27 Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 37 - Service to Individuals
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#37
09/16/2026

Direct your services to men of virtue over men of wealth. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 65-71
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 37
1:17 Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence
8:17 Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others
17:36 Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune
25:00 Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 36 - Benefits of Liberality
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#36
09/09/2026

Proper liberality wins gratitude and admiration. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 57-64
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 36
2:11 Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice
12:05 Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions
20:20 Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters
28:05 Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality
37:41 Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality
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HOSTS
Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 35 - Rules for Giving Money
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#35
09/02/2026

Giving money is acceptable, with moderation and judgment. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 52-56
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 35
2:44 Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services
16:08 Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money
26:07 Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Through the Eye of the Needle book. https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eye-Needle-Christianity-350-550/dp/0691161771

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

Gladiator movie. https://www.imdb.com...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 34 - How to Use Eloquence
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#34
08/26/2026

Prosecuting the innocent is the worst perversion of eloquence. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 48-51
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 34
2:06 Book 2 Ch 48, Two Ways of Speaking: Debate & Conversation
12:16 Book 2 Ch 49-50, Right Uses of Eloquence
22:13 Book 2 Ch 51, Prosecuting the Innocent vs Defending the Guilty
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Lawless Republic. https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Republic-Rise-Cicero-Decline/dp/1541604253

Witness for the Prosecution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witness_for_the_Prosecution_(1957_film)

Movie Poster...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 33 - True Glory Comes From Justice
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#33
08/19/2026

Practical advice for young men seeking glory. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 43-47
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 33
1:59 Book 2 Ch 43, Glory Depends on Justice
11:24 Book 2 Ch 44-45, Young Marcus' Biography
20:02 Book 2 Ch 46-47, How Talent & Reason Contribute to Glory
29:19 Final Thoughts on Why the Roman Republic Fell
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HOSTS
Joshua Bowman is Executive Director of the Ciceronian Society, and earned a PhD in politics from the...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 32 - Why Justice is Necessary
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#32
08/12/2026

Justice is absolutely necessary for winning admiration. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 35-42
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 32
1:37 Book 2 Ch 35, Unity of the Virtues
5:40 Book 2 Ch 36-38, Contempt & Admiration
14:39 Book 2 Ch 39-40, Justice Among Pirates
22:46 Book 2 Ch 41-42, Justice of Kings
31:34 Final Thoughts on Cicero's Relevance to Today
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Episode 18. https://youtu.be/Ht4tWh0Wlf8

EVEN Actors. https://youtube.com/shorts/om_KFoZkVXk?feature=share

The...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 31 - How to Win Glory
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#31
08/05/2026

Human nature compels us to love people who seem virtuous. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 30-34
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 31
2:44 Book 2 Ch 30-31, Friendship & Glory
16:26 Book 2 Ch 32, How to Win Goodwill
22:46 Book 2 Ch 33-34, Faith & Justice
31:46 Final Thoughts: Is Cicero right about the people?
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Japanese Ballots. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Japan#Ballots,_voting_machines_and_early_voting
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HOSTS
Joshua Bowman is Executive Director...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 30 - Why Fear is Ineffective in Politics
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#30
07/29/2026

"They hate the men they fear, and whom one hates one would have dead." With hosts Chris Anadale, Coyle Neal, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 23-29
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 30
1:07 Book 2 Ch 23-24, Fear vs Cooperation
9:49 Book 2 Ch 25-26, Examples Proving Fear is Ineffective
19:55 Book 2 Ch 27-28, Examples from the Recent History of Rome
27:38 Book 2 Ch 29, How the Republic Was Lost
35:46 Anadale Tells a Joke
37:20 Final Thoughts on Disagreeing with Cicero
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Richard...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 29 - Why We Need Virtue
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#29
07/22/2026

Virtue is necessary for human cooperation and happiness. With hosts Chris Anadale, Coyle Neal, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 16-22
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 29
0:47 Book 2 Ch 16-17, Why We Need the Virtues
7:42 Book 2 Ch 18, Virtue Depends on 3 Things
14:37 Book 2 Ch 19-20, Fortune's Role in Human Life
20:48 Book 2 Ch 21-22, Why Men Support Others
30:11 Final Thoughts on Virtue and a Free People
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 28 - The Benefits of Civilization
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#28
07/15/2026

All the goods of civilized life depend on human cooperation. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 9-15
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 28
2:17 Book 2 Ch 9-10, Everything Honorable is Beneficial
11:35 Book 2 Ch 11-13, Cicero on the Role of Cooperation in Human Life
22:02 Dad Joke
22:44 Book 2 Ch 14-15, Cicero on the Origins of Civilized Life
32:38 Final Thoughts on Cicero and Sociability
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Logres Institute for Classical Liberal Studies, https://www.logresinstitute.org/

<...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 27 - The Value of Philosophy
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#27
07/08/2026

Cicero begins Book 2 with a defense of philosophy, in general and in his own life. With hosts Josh Bowman, Chris Anadale, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 2, Chapters 1-8
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 27
4:08 Book 2 Ch 1-2, Cicero's Philosophy
14:32 Book 2 Ch 3-4, Personal Reflections on Cicero's Fall from Power
24:06 Book 2 Ch 5-6, Cicero's Defense of Philosophy
31:21 Book 2 ch 7-8, Cicero on Persuasion and Skepticism
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Cicero in Heaven. https://www.amazon.com/Luthers-Reformation-Andrews-Studies-History/dp/9004355154

https://brill.com/display...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 26 - Why Social Virtues Are Superior
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#26
07/01/2026

Cicero compares Justice to Wisdom, Greatness of Spirit, and Modesty. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 154-161
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 26
1:13 Book 1 Ch 154-155, Cicero's Conclusions about Justice
8:12 Book 1 Ch 155-156, Benefactors
16:38 Book 1 Ch 157-158, Superiority of Social Virtue
25:46 Book 1 Ch 159, Modesty Still Trumps
32:10 Book 1 Ch 160-161, Conclusions about Being Honorable
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CS Lewis, "Learning in Wartime." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lyp9GcHj67VLTHpWtZ6aGk6Hpvf8...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 25 - Respect Custom
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#25
06/24/2026

Socrates could violate social customs due only to his supreme virtue. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 148-153
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 25
1:02 Book 1 Ch 148-149, Respect Mores, Reject the Cynics
8:58 Book 1 Ch 150, Disreputable Occupations
17:26 Book 1 Ch 151, Honorable Occupations
24:17 Book 1 Ch 152-153, Sociability Compared to Wisdom
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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.

Katherine L. Bradshaw...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 24 - Orderliness in All Things
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#24
06/17/2026

Practice orderliness and opportuneness in all areas of life. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 142-147
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 24
1:03 Book 1 Ch 142-143, Prudence/Good Sense
8:19 Book 1 Ch 144, Act Appropriately for the Place and Time
16:37 Book 1 Ch 145-146, The Lyre that is Slightly Out of Tune
25:24 Book 1 Ch 147, Solicit the Judgments of Others
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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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 23 - A Great House for a Great Man
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#23
06/10/2026

A prominent man's house should be suited to its use. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 138-141
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 23
1:14 Book 1 Ch 138, What sort of house suits a prominent man
7:42 Book 1 Ch 139, The house should enhance the man
12:53 Book 1 Ch 140, Don't overspend on housing
19:43 Book 1 Ch 141, Three Rules for Action
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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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 22 - How to Speak Well
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#22
06/03/2026

Cicero's advice on oratory and conversation. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Ben Peterson.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 132-137
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 22
1:06 Book 1 Ch 132, Cicero on Oratory & Conversation
8:32 Book 1 Ch 133, Speak with a Clear & Attractive Voice
17:00 Book 1 Ch 134, Cicero's Rules for Conversation
23:53 Book 1 Ch 135, Read the Room / Respect Your Audience
26:38 Book 1 Ch 136, Do Not Speak When Angry
33:16 Book 1 Ch 137, How to Criticize / Do Not Boast
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 21 - Seemliness of Bodily Appearance
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#21
05/27/2026

Nature has constructed our bodies to indicate which parts to cover or display. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 126-131
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INDEX
0:00 Introduction to Episode 21
1:15 Book 1 Ch 126-127, Nature's Rules for Adorning the Body
9:28 Book 1 Ch 128, Cicero vs the Cynics
17:31 Book 1 Ch 129, Avoid Effeminacy & Harshness
25:35 Book 1 Ch 130-131, Two Kinds of Beauty: Graceful & Dignified
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HOSTS
Christopher Anadale is podcast editor for the Ciceronian Society, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Mount St...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 20 - Duties of Age and Office
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#20
05/20/2026

What is seemly for youth, for old men, for magistrates, citizens, and foreigners. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 122-125
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INDEX
0:00 Book 1 Ch 122, Duties of Youth
9:06 Book 1 Ch 123, Duties of Old Men
16:38 Book 1 Ch 124-125, Duties of Magistrates, Citizens, and Foreigners
27:56 Constancy is the Essence of Seemliness
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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.

Katherine L. Bradshaw is...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 19 - Choosing a Career
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#19
05/13/2026

Live up to the standard set by your parents, says Cicero. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, and Katherine Bradshaw.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Book 1, Chapters 115-121
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INDEX
0:00 Book 1 Ch 115-116, Should We Imitate Our Ancestors?
10:56 Book 1 Ch 117-118, Limits on Our Choices
18:37 Book 1 Ch 119-120, How to Choose a Career
26:50 Book 1 Ch 121, When NOT to Imitate Ancestors
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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. 

Ethan Alexander-Davey i...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 18 - Personal Seemliness
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#18
05/06/2026

Why behavior that is seemly for one person is unseemly for another. With hosts Chris Anadale, Katherine Bradshaw, Ben Peterson, James Patterson, and Ethan Alexander-Davey.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 107-114

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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.

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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 17 - Seemliness, Decorum (2)
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#17
04/29/2026

Reason and seemliness should govern even our sense of humor. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 100-106

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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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 16 - Seemliness, Decorum (1)
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#16
04/22/2026

The good man has a sense of shame and a life of ordered beauty. With hosts Chris Anadale, Ethan Alexander-Davey, Ben Peterson, and Coyle Neal.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Book 1, Chapters 93-99

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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 an...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 15 - Advice to Statesmen (2)
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#15
04/15/2026

The great spirited man must avoid anger and arrogance. 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, w...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 14 - Advice to Statesmen (1)
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#14
04/08/2026

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, w...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 13 - Greatness of Spirit (2)
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#13
04/01/2026

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

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

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 i...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 12 - Greatness of Spirit (1)
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#12
03/25/2026

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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 11 - Liberality, Generosity (3)
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#11
03/18/2026

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

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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 10 - Liberality, Generosity (2)
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#10
03/11/2026

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

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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 9 - Liberality, Generosity (1)
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#9
03/04/2026

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

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 Sou...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 8 - Justice in War (2)
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#8
02/25/2026

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.

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 

Katherine L. Bradshaw is...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 7 - Justice in War (1)
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#7
02/18/2026

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.

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 

Katherine L. Bradshaw is a...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 6 - Negative Justice
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#6
02/11/2026

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

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 

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...


Cicero On Duties, Episode 5 - Positive Justice
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#5
02/04/2026

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

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 

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...