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543 A Philosopher's Guide to Rome (with Scott Samuelson)
543 A Philosopher's Guide to Rome (with Scott Samuelson)
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65 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2023
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Rome! The Eternal City! It's a place for celebrating lives both present and past - and in addition to all the art and culture and architecture and food, it's a place to think deeply about the meaning of life. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Scott Samuelson about his new book Rome as a Guide to the Good Life: A Philosophical Grand Tour, which offers a thinking person's guide to the pleasures of Rome.
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Released:
Aug 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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