Order a copy of Verissimus here In our 3rd interview with Stoic author, philosopher and cognitive behavioural therapist, Donald Robertson, we discuss his brand new graphic novel, VERISSIMUS.  This is the most epic philosophical project that I am aware of to date.  If Ridley Scott's Gladiator had a baby with Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, you’d get Verissimus. As you’ll hear in this interview, this project was a massive undertaking, taking nearly 3 years to complete. Detailing the life, times, and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the book acts as a historically accurate, action-packed entry point into the Stoic landscape. In this episode, we cover: The process of creating this bookWhy Donald decided to make a graphic novelWhy many Romans actually opposed Marcus AureliusMarcus’ mission to cultivate natural compassion towards all human beings, even his worst enemiesThe absurdity of Stoicism’s most popular criticism Stoicism’s deep influence on early ChristianityThe relationship between intuition and reasonJon’s single favourite chapter on Stoicism Links to Donald's Work:  Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, by Donald Robertson  How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, by Donald Robertson Donald’s website Modern Stoicism