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Mentioned in 46 episodes
The Divine Comedy
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The Divine Comedy is an Italian narrative poem begun around 1308 and completed around 1321.
It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.
The poem discusses the state of the soul after death and presents an image of divine justice, describing Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
It is an allegory representing the soul's journey towards God, drawing on medieval Catholic theology and philosophy, especially Thomistic philosophy.
The work is considered one of the greatest in Italian literature and Western literature, and it helped establish the Tuscan language as the standardized Italian language.
It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.
The poem discusses the state of the soul after death and presents an image of divine justice, describing Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
It is an allegory representing the soul's journey towards God, drawing on medieval Catholic theology and philosophy, especially Thomistic philosophy.
The work is considered one of the greatest in Italian literature and Western literature, and it helped establish the Tuscan language as the standardized Italian language.
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Mentioned in 46 episodes
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Dominic Sandbrook , referencing the depiction of usurers weighed down by bags of gold in hell.
Dominic Sandbrook , referencing the depiction of usurers weighed down by bags of gold in hell.
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572. The Medici: Masters of Florence (Part 1)
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Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', comparing the novel's depiction of suffering to Dante's 'Inferno'.
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', comparing the novel's depiction of suffering to Dante's 'Inferno'.
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Russ Roberts on Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate
Mentioned by Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', possibly alluding to the novel's depiction of suffering and the descent into hell.
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', possibly alluding to the novel's depiction of suffering and the descent into hell.
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Tyler Cowen on Life and Fate
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Brett McKay as one of his favorite books and discussed extensively throughout the podcast.
Brett McKay as one of his favorite books and discussed extensively throughout the podcast.
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Dante's Guide to Navigating a Spiritual Journey
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Sheehan Quirke as someone who writes very beautifully on love with tenderness and gravity.
Sheehan Quirke as someone who writes very beautifully on love with tenderness and gravity.
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#110 The Cultural Tutor - Why Modern Love Fails and How to Rescue It
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook and 
Tom Holland in the context of Dante's Divine Comedy, where Virgil serves as Dante's guide through the underworld.
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland in the context of Dante's Divine Comedy, where Virgil serves as Dante's guide through the underworld.47 snips
105. Classics
Mentioned by Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins in the context of C.S. Lewis's discussion on summarizing myths versus novels.
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Episode 266: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 5-7
Mentioned by Thomas Lackey in the context of comparing and contrasting different perspectives on women in literature, contrasting Dante's portrayal of Beatrice with Hesiod's depiction of women.
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A Discussion on Hesiod's Theogony
Mentioned by Silvio Micali as a book that impressed him, highlighting its sophisticated language and communication.
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#168 – Silvio Micali: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algorand, Bitcoin, and Ethereum
Mentioned in the episode description and the transcript, referencing his 'Divine Comedy' and its depiction of Hell.
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Through the Labyrinth: A Journey Through Inner Chaos
Mentioned by Thomas Banks in comparing the imagery of "The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner" to Dante's depiction of hell.
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Episode 248: “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by S. T. Coleridge, Part 1
Mentioned as a key book shaping the modern conception of Satan.
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Selects: How Satanism Works
Dante's work is quoted to emphasize the peace found in aligning with God's will.
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Is the Biblical View of Sex and Marriage Realistic? | Prof. Michael Dauphinais
