Somewhat off topic, perhaps, but how do we get "Horace" out of Quintus Horatius Flaccus? How would he have been referred to by his contemporaries? Quintus? Horatius? Flaccus? Or some combination?
Horace comes from the family name, Horatius. His friends would have referred to him as Quintus, his proper name. His colleagues and others probably by Flaccus, his nickname. Similar to Marcus Tullius Cicero, known as Marcus to friends and family and as Cicero to every one else. The Tullii, or the Horatii, were the "gens," that is the family clan.
I forgot to mention - the clip you included from Dead Poets Society - Robin Williams’ detailed teaching of his schoolboys about life and death - such graphic, important reminders for us all!
Yes, but is Horace content with me? Interesting post, Doctor Pigliucci--I shared on FB based on your best (albeit a throwaway) line about earning a living. Thanks!
Somewhat off topic, perhaps, but how do we get "Horace" out of Quintus Horatius Flaccus? How would he have been referred to by his contemporaries? Quintus? Horatius? Flaccus? Or some combination?
Horace comes from the family name, Horatius. His friends would have referred to him as Quintus, his proper name. His colleagues and others probably by Flaccus, his nickname. Similar to Marcus Tullius Cicero, known as Marcus to friends and family and as Cicero to every one else. The Tullii, or the Horatii, were the "gens," that is the family clan.
I forgot to mention - the clip you included from Dead Poets Society - Robin Williams’ detailed teaching of his schoolboys about life and death - such graphic, important reminders for us all!
Indeed!
The older I get, the more Epicurus resonates with me.
Very good article. Thank you. I would appreciate so much if you could give us more articles comparing Stoic and Epicurean stance in life!
I second this!
I have written on the topic at my previous platform. Here are some articles, the links should allow free access:
https://medium.com/stoicism-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life/epic-battles-in-practical-ethics-stoicism-vs-epicureanism-dc124e8dc9?sk=54973dd355905c418c7c87d80a27ffe1
https://medium.com/stoicism-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life/seneca-to-lucilius-30-death-of-an-epicurean-98ca6a0b95be?sk=36a64c2dbd45d3686fd035d04ef5f828
https://medium.com/stoicism-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life/weekend-epicureanism-5cbf81caf4aa?sk=7350110fb5dc24a35facfcadba326ffa
https://medium.com/stoicism-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life/catherine-wilson-an-epicurean-is-again-wrong-about-stoicism-50b105447f20?sk=46cfa1cdffd64ed81be20ced0f8aec9a
More wonderful life thinking, life teaching - thank you!
Yes, but is Horace content with me? Interesting post, Doctor Pigliucci--I shared on FB based on your best (albeit a throwaway) line about earning a living. Thanks!
Much obliged, my friend!
Massimo, I always appreciate the clarity of your thought and writing. Thanks!
Michael, you are welcome, thanks for the kind words!