#2706
Mentioned in 23 episodes

A Man for All Seasons

Book • 1960
The play, written by Robert Bolt, depicts the final years of Sir Thomas More, the 16th-century Lord Chancellor of England.

It explores More's principled stance against King Henry VIII's desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon and his refusal to sign the Oath of Supremacy, declaring Henry the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

The play delves into themes of conscience, identity, and the conflict between personal beliefs and political pressures.

It follows More's journey from his position of power to his eventual execution, highlighting his unwavering commitment to his principles despite the severe consequences.

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Mentioned in 23 episodes

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Ethan Hawke
when referencing actor Paul Schofield's career.
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#2425 - Ethan Hawke
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Tyler Cowen
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Joanne Paul
as a dramatization that idealizes More and emphasizes freedom of conscience.
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Joanne Paul on Thomas More and the Tudor World
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Haseeb Qureshi
, referencing Dan Robinson's callback to this play about regulatory capture.
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The Chopping Block: Perp Wars & Stablecoin Battles: Hyperliquid, Aster, Tether - Ep. 911
Referenced by Paul O'Neill when discussing ethics and potential sacrifices for short-term gain.
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S5E21: Hero of a Thousand Faces - Reflections on Strategy and Leadership
Mentioned by Elliot Kalan in Chapter 29, "When the Last Law Was Down," to illustrate the reformers' predicament.
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The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg
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Narayani Basu
's recently released biography of KM Panikar.
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Ep 428: The Solitary Writer Meets the Impossible Man
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Bishop Athanasius Schneider
as an example of a heroic figure and a man for all seasons.
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The Church Crisis No One’s Talking About, and How We Win (Bishop Athanasius Schneider) | Ep. 563
Mentioned as the author of the play about Thomas More.
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Politics on Trial: Joan of Arc vs the Church
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Robert Barron
to illustrate Thomas More's reluctance to seek martyrdom, as depicted in a well-known play/film about his life.
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WOF 536: Bishop Barron's New Book on Persecution Against Christians
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James T. Majewski
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Nathan Douglas
as Robert Bolt's play that the 1966 film adapts, and discussed throughout the episode regarding adaptation choices.
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From Stage to Screen: A Man for All Seasons (1966)

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