

An Essay on Man with Tom Jones
Sep 27, 2023
Delve into the influences and beliefs of Alexander Pope, exploring his rebellious nature shaped by societal turmoil. Reflect on Quranic ideals of social class and equality of happiness, contrasting Pope and Johnson's views on poverty. Analyze Pope's metaphors on family dynamics and nature's nurturing aspects, and explore responsibility, agriculture, and the chain of being. Reflect on societal evolution, divine rights, and the interconnectedness of nature in 'An Essay on Man'. Finally, contemplate themes of order and chaos from Shakespeare to modern warfare.
Chapters
Transcript
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Influences and Beliefs of Alexander Pope
02:34 • 23min
Exploration of Social Class, Quranic Ideals, and Equality of Happiness
25:07 • 4min
Exploring differing views on poverty and human happiness in Pope and Johnson's philosophies
29:32 • 2min
Exploring the Interconnectedness of Nature in 'An Essay on Man'
31:51 • 25min
Reflections on Societal Evolution and Divine Rights
57:18 • 25min
Exploring Pope's Key Metaphors
01:22:26 • 2min
Exploring Responsibility, Agriculture, and the Chain of Being
01:24:02 • 5min
Order and Chaos: From Shakespeare to Modern Warfare
01:29:17 • 9min