“Shadows and dirt”
Caleb and Michael discuss concerning the philosophical themes within the epic film “Gladiator.” It is the very first Stoa movie overview.
(00:39) Introduction
(07:26) Film Evaluation
(09:32) Commodus as Anti-Mannequin
(13:57) Is Maximus Stoic?
(17:03) Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator
(19:50) Maximus is a Stoic Hero
(23:28) The Afterlife
(29:11) Proximo
(34:37) Gladiatorial Video games
(37:19) Masculinity and Position Ethics
(48:26) Restoring the Republic
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Because of Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music within the conversations.
