Cost of Glory
87 - Pursuing Greatness — with Pano Kanelos
May 22, 2024
Pano Kanelos discusses founding a university, ancient philosophers as men of action, the Intellectual Foundations Program, and the importance of heroes and truth-tellers in forming communities. The podcast also explores self-reflection, pursuing greatness, and analyzing scenes from literature like 'The Brothers Karamazov' and Julius Caesar.
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- Founding a university is compared to running a diner, emphasizing the practicality and adaptability required for success.
- The opening scene of Julius Caesar explores elitism vs. populism dynamics and the power struggles inherent in moral rhetoric.
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Conflict between the Elite and the Commoners
The opening scene of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar highlights the conflict between the managerialist elite class represented by the tribunes and the commoners. The tribunes display frustration at the commoners' festive mood upon Caesar's return, accusing them of being fickle and shifting allegiance to the next strong leader. In contrast, the commoners appear practical and adapt to the changing political landscape. The scene reflects elitism versus populism dynamics, revealing the self-interest of both groups.
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