Sophomore Lit

151: Thanksgiving Special: Poor Richard's Almanack

Nov 22, 2023
Guest
Benjamin Franklin
In this Thanksgiving special, the podcast hosts discuss Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. They explore Franklin's life and influence, the success of the almanac, and its quirky sayings. Reflecting on aging, they discuss aphorisms from the almanac and the concept of eccentricity, using Franklin as an example.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Benjamin Franklin's Life and Influence
02:17 • 2min
3
Exploring 'Poor Richard's Almanack'
04:42 • 13min
4
Growing Older and Judging Aphorisms
17:56 • 4min
5
Eccentricity, Benjamin Franklin, and Thanksgiving
21:33 • 2min