Episode 132
Interview: Dr. Eric Adler on Plutarch's Life of Camillus
The New Thinkery · The New Thinkery
January 25, 202353m 40s
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Show Notes
This week, Greg and Alex have once again replaced David with Dr. Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the Unviersity of Maryland. Together, the group analyze another excerpt of Plutarch's Parallel Lives. This time, the emphasis is on Camillus, a Roman soldier and statesman of the patrician class. The group draw comparisons between Camillus and Themistocles and whst useful lessons can be gleaned from their lives.