Marcus Aurelius' journals from his time as Roman Emperor provide timeless insights for a life well-led.
Liberal Studies
To be themselves: Gender and justice in the ancient Greek canon
Proscribed gender roles have been challenged as long as they have existed. The Ancient Greek writers are no exception.
Reason and pleasure: The Epicurean way of good living
The ancient Roman philosopher and poet Lucretius takes a scientific approach to reason, arguing that your best life is lived in the here and now - because there is no hereafter.
Medea: slayer of social oppression and patriarchy
On civility and barbarianism, passion and reason, and the pain of the patriarchy in the domestic sphere.
Leading wisely: how benevolent governance can help society flourish
China's "Second Sage," Mencius, believed that benevolent governance was essential to happy, thriving societies.
Human flourishing: Aristotle on how to live your best life
Aristotle has some thoughts on living the good life.
The Symposium and Sappho: Love is virtue; love is divine
A glimpse at Love through the eyes of Sappho and Plato.
Oresteia and the search for justice
The ancient Greek tragedy Oresteia has much to tell us today about justice, agency, and moral consequence.
