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Cato (play by Joseph Addison)
Last discussed Jul 4, 2026
An 18th-century tragedy by Joseph Addison about Cato the Younger, defender of the Roman Republic and Stoic philosopher. It was enormously popular among the American Founding Fathers.
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How The Stoics Sparked The American Revolution
Ryan Holiday · Jul 4, 2026
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Used for: Source of courage and Stoic philosophy for the American founders, including Washington at Valley Forge
Praised: Embodied Stoic ideals that inspired revolutionary courage; many famous lines ...
vs: Compared to Hamilton as the defining cultural touchstone of its era
"The most famous play of the 18th century was a play called Cato. You could argue it was the Hamilton of its day. All the founders see it multiple times. It's about the defender of the Roman Republic, the great Stoic philosopher."
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