So-called “experts” and pundits will always try to pigeon-hole you. They will try to categorize you as they see fit, in order to make themselves feel good. If you are pursuing your passions or mission, you’ll notice people trying to “put you in your place.” Some alleged “authority” will try to cut you down.
We deal with a few recent questions from readers. They are:
A reader is annoyed that someone is trying to tell him how he should approach and think about his parental responsibilities.
This person is appears to be crossing lines of decorum, but as often happens, I suspect there is more to the story here.
We discuss a moral problem that arose in Japanese prison camps in the Second World War. We discuss how the same moral issue is relevant today, and what Cicero’s response to it would have been.
What duty is owed to our fellow man? When does the pursuit of self-interest go too far?
We often get the impression that the world is in chaos, and that the proverbial sky is falling down. Yet our perceptions are distorted by factors that we often fail to appreciate. We discuss some of them.
A reader has a high-powered job and is able to function effectively in what he does.
But he’s concerned that he may not be as decisive as he needs to be in his personal life.
When choosing or pursuing a career, should we base our decision on “idealism” or on “practicality”?
What is the balance between doing what you love, and what can earn you a living? And how do we find this balance?
We explore some answers.
In this podcast episode, we address the following reader questions:
1. Are men becoming “infantilized” in today’s society?
2. What is the difference between a “loser” and someone who is just going through a rough period?
3. Do women “dislike” male self-improvement?
On Duties deals with a very large number of topics. One of the most important unifying threads of the book is the idea of “greatness of soul.” What is it? Why is it relevant?
We deal with two questions in this podcast. One question involves a reader’s concerns about procrastination. Another involves a question about a passage from my book On Duties.
Quintus Curtius 
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