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by theorique 4512 days ago
But Seneca and Aristotle never wrote SEO-optimized 7 item listicles or produced YouTube linkbait.

"This crazy Greek drank Hemlock. What happened next will blow your mind."

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"Philosophy Students Hate Him - One Weird Trick To A Lifetime Of Happiness"
Oh crap. Imagine BuzzFeed but for ancient philosophers and classic literature. Awesome.
You won't BELIEVE what this vagrant philosopher said to the king of Macedon!
King of Macedon: "What can I do for you, o wise hobo?" Philosopher: "Well, you could move over. You block my sun".
There is a philosophical take on tabloid articles (based on The Daily Mail, a UK tabloid): http://www.philosophersmail.com/
I would throw up.