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#421: Why You Need a Philosophical Survival Kit

The Art of Manliness

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Why Do Military Officers Need a Course in Western Philosophy?

Brett Stockdale was passionate about implementing changes to the curriculum he took over as president. He said there's no philosophical survivors of advocates issued when man goes to war. The course is even so popular now, though, because it fills a gap in the education of many officers. There's just not many liberal arts majors around the military.

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