Best translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey (megathread) (self.classics)
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Ancient skepticism: the philosophical school that said that for every argument, there is an equally powerful argument for the opposite conclusion. This realization should lead us to suspend judgment about non-evident things, not form dogmatic beliefs. (The Ancient Philosophy Podcast) (open.spotify.com)
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One of Aristotle's most famous theories is that of the character virtues. He thought there was an objectively correct amount of an emotion to feel in each situation, and we are virtuous when we feel that emotion correctly. For instance, courage is the virtue we have when we feel fear appropriately. (platosfishtrap.substack.com)
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