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

    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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    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
    n/a
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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 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.

    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
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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

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 38
    • (00:00:45) - Book 2 Ch 72-73, Each Man Keeps His Own Property
    • (00:08:11) - Book 2 Ch 74-75, Guard vs Avarice
    • (00:16:35) - Book 2 Ch 76-77, Harms Caused by Avarice
    • (00:24:27) - Book 2 Ch 78-79, How Populares Undermine the Nation
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    33 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 37 - Service to Individuals
    2026/09/16

    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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    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
    n/a
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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 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.

    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
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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

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 37
    • (00:01:17) - Book 2 Ch 65-66, Service & Eloquence
    • (00:08:17) - Book 2 Ch 67-68, How to Assist Others
    • (00:17:36) - Book 2 Ch 69-70, Attention to Conduct & Fortune
    • (00:25:00) - Book 2 Ch 71, Help the Good Not the Rich
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    31 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 36 - Benefits of Liberality
    2026/09/09

    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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    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
    n/a
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    HOSTS
    Joshua 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.

    Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute 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/

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

    Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 36
    • (00:02:11) - Book 2 Ch 57-58, Avoid Suspicion of Avarice
    • (00:12:05) - Book 2 Ch 59-60, On Lavish Distributions
    • (00:20:20) - Book 2 Ch 61-62, Responding to Disasters
    • (00:28:05) - Book 2 Ch 63, Benefits of Liberality
    • (00:37:41) - Book 2 Ch 64, Right Use of Hospitality
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    45 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 35 - Rules for Giving Money
    2026/09/02

    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/title/tt0172495/
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    HOSTS
    Joshua 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.

    Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute 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/

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

    Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 35
    • (00:02:44) - Book 2 Ch 52-53, Giving Money vs Giving Services
    • (00:16:08) - Book 2 Ch 54-55, When and How to Give Money
    • (00:26:07) - Book 2 Ch 55-56, Extravagance vs Liberality
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    40 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 34 - How to Use Eloquence
    2026/08/26

    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. By Heritage Auctions, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7086640
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    HOSTS
    Joshua 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.

    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.
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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

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 34
    • (00:02:06) - Book 2 Ch 48, Two Ways of Speaking: Debate & Conversation
    • (00:12:16) - Book 2 Ch 49-50, Right Uses of Eloquence
    • (00:22:13) - Book 2 Ch 51, Prosecuting the Innocent vs Defending the Guilty
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    37 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 33 - True Glory Comes From Justice
    2026/08/19

    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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    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
    n/a
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    HOSTS
    Joshua 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.

    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.
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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

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 33
    • (00:01:59) - Book 2 Ch 43, Glory Depends on Justice
    • (00:11:24) - Book 2 Ch 44-45, Young Marcus' Biography
    • (00:20:02) - Book 2 Ch 46-47, How Talent & Reason Contribute to Glory
    • (00:29:19) - Final Thoughts on Why the Roman Republic Fell
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    32 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 32 - Why Justice is Necessary
    2026/08/12

    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 Dark Knight. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/

    The Sower. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B7f66VCvfZnkwh_UjXjhXEg5P8dUq0q
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    HOSTS
    Joshua 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.

    Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute 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/

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

    Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 32
    • (00:01:37) - Book 2 Ch 35, Unity of the Virtues
    • (00:05:40) - Book 2 Ch 36-38, Contempt & Admiration
    • (00:14:39) - Book 2 Ch 39-40, Justice Among Pirates
    • (00:22:46) - Book 2 Ch 41-42, Justice of Kings
    • (00:31:34) - Final Thoughts on Cicero's Relevance to Today
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    36 分
  • Cicero On Duties, Episode 31 - How to Win Glory
    2026/08/05

    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 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.

    Katherine L. Bradshaw is a Latin and Greek Fellow with the Ancient Language Institute 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/

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

    Music: No. 4 Piano Journey, by Esther Abrami

    #cicero #philosophy #ethics

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Episode 31
    • (00:02:44) - Book 2 Ch 30-31, Friendship & Glory
    • (00:16:26) - Book 2 Ch 32, How to Win Goodwill
    • (00:22:46) - Book 2 Ch 33-34, Faith & Justice
    • (00:31:46) - Final Thoughts: Is Cicero right about the people?
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    35 分