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Episode 28·Dec 12, 2024
A Lasting Legacy: Greek Poetry and Drama
The grandeur of Greek thought is captured in the heart of Greek tragedy.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 27·Dec 10, 2024
Thucydides: The History of the Peloponnesian Wars
Thucydides takes one step beyond Herodotus in his approach to history. As we read his account of the Peloponnesian Wars, we’ll address the following questions:
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Intro to Philosophy: Its Birth in Athens
Athens’ contributions to the development of the west would be vastly incomplete without its invention of philosophy.
32:03Episode 30·Dec 19, 2024
Plato's Republic I: On Justice, Truth, and Wisdom
Plato’s Republic is one of the most foundational texts in the western canon.
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Plato's Republic II: The Individual vs. Society
Our study of Plato’s Republic continues with Socrates’ remarkable insight into human nature.
