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Mentioned in 66 episodes
Paradise Lost
Book • 1667
Published in 1667, 'Paradise Lost' is an epic poem in blank verse that follows the biblical story of the Fall of Man. The poem begins in medias res, detailing the descent of Satan and his followers into Hell after their rebellion against God. It explores two main narrative arcs: one focusing on Satan's actions and the other on Adam and Eve's story in the Garden of Eden.
The poem delves into themes such as free will, obedience, revenge, and pride, and it portrays the complex characters of Satan, Adam, and Eve. Milton's work is known for its rich language, classical structure, and profound theological and philosophical insights.
The poem delves into themes such as free will, obedience, revenge, and pride, and it portrays the complex characters of Satan, Adam, and Eve. Milton's work is known for its rich language, classical structure, and profound theological and philosophical insights.
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Mentioned in 66 episodes
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in a discussion about art and the portrayal of morally complex characters.


Nabeel Qureshi

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13: Nabeel S. Qureshi - The Will to Care
Mentioned by speaker 3 as a work where Milton decided to lose the rhymes.

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Mentioned by the speaker when explaining how a deep understanding of it can help in real life.

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in the context of the 17th century's dynamism and its impact on literature and thought.


Tyler Cowen

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Kvetching with Tyler Cowen
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in relation to his poem "Paradise Lost" and its influence on Christian thought.

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Biblical Series: The Phenomenology of the Divine
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in the context of exploring different interpretations of Satan and the left-hand path.


Mitch Horowitz

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Mitch Horowitz
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as one of the books he is reading again to stay creative.

Ken Liu

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#309 What Science Fiction Can Tell Us About the Future of AI with Ken Liu, Sci-Fi Author
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as a key text for understanding free speech.


Andrew Doyle

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488. The Real Reason The Guardian Left X - Andrew Doyle
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, quoting Milton's Satan.

Rachana Kamtekar

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Why You Self-Sabotage | Rachana Kamtekar on Plato’s Moral Psychology
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in the context of C.S. Lewis's discussion on summarizing myths versus novels.

Angelina Stanford

Cindy Rollins

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Episode 266: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 5-7
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as the great Puritan poet and author of Paradise Lost, whose hero is Satan.

E. Michael Jones

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Candace Owens x E. Michael Jones
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as the author of the poem referenced in the epigraph of Frankenstein.

Jameson Olsen

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Frankenstein \\ Ambition Is A Double-Edged Sword
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in relation to Georgian courtship.

Greg Jenner

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Georgian Courtship (Radio Edit)
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when discussing the importance of understanding the historical context of a book.

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 147: “Dracula” by Bram Stoker, Ch. 3-7
Mentioned by Rose when explaining how the Spirit hovered and the waters became pregnant.

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Joseph the Dreamer
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when comparing Don John's character to Satan in 'Paradise Lost'.

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 261: “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare, Acts 1 & 2
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as what Mammon promised to provide in John Milton's Paradise Lost was not a challenge to heaven.

Daymon Smith

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152: Daymon Smith Pt. 4 - Is the LDS Church Serving God, Mammon, or Both?
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as a source of a quote reflecting on mental disposition.

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 265: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 1-4
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as an example of a book she appreciates artistically but doesn't personally enjoy.

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 267: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 8-9
Mentioned by Michael Knowles when discussing the importance of Hillsdale College's free online courses.

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