In Part 5 of The Great Speeches of History, Sam analyzes a commencement speech by Chief Justice John Roberts through the lens of Stoicism. What exactly is this ancient philosophy that has guided leaders throughout the generations (from Theodore Roosevelt to Tom Brady), this philosophy that was founded by two of the most powerful men in Ancient Rome? What are its basic principles? And why did the Chief Justice of the United States wish a group of 8th graders bad luck on the day of their graduation? All this, plus another musical performance, in "I Wish You Bad Luck."

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Seneca, On the Shortness of Life (c. 49)

Seneca, On Providence (c. 64)

Seneca, Moral Letters (c. 65)

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (c. 161–180)

Rolling Stones, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" (1969)

Chief Justice John Roberts, "I Wish You Bad Luck" (2017)

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In Part 4 of The Great Speeches of History, Sam and Nick wax philosophical. First, they tell the story of the trial and death of Socrates. Why did the Oracle declare Socrates the wisest man of his time? Why did the elites of ancient Athens accuse him of crimes against the city? And what wisdom did he offer in his final speech, recorded by his student Plato, delivered just days before his execution? Then, they turn to the modern genius Steve Jobs, and his 2005 commencement address at Stanford. How was Steve Jobs like Socrates? How did dropping out of college lead to Apple's success? And how did a near-death experience change his perspective on life? All this, plus a couple surprises, in "Socrates and Steve Jobs on Death and Truth."

Show notes: 

Plato, Euthyphro and Apology (399 BC)

Jacques Louis-David, The Death of Socrates (1787)

Steve Jobs, "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" (2005)

Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs (2011)

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