Roman Intellectual Culture
The cultural backdrop of Marcus's life was shaped by the Second Sophistic, where Greek orators and intellectuals thrived in Rome. Growing up in a household connected to prominent figures like Hadrian and the notorious sophist Herodi's Atticus, Marcus navigated a world filled with pretentiousness, which likely influenced his Stoic philosophy. His experiences with the elite intellectuals of his time, including a near-fatal confrontation with Atticus, provided him with a unique perspective on the values he would later embrace.In this clip
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The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius - Donald Robertson | Modern Wisdom Podcast 497
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