
Alexander Arguelles
Presents "The Parable of the Razor" to discuss awareness and attitude in foreign language learning.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 15min
Ep217: Spiritual Life of the Mind - Dr Alexander Arguelles 3
Dr. Alexander Arguelles, a polyglot and scholar, delves into the spiritual aspects of language, silencing the monkey mind, and the power of reading sacred texts. He shares his method of breath control combined with linguistic meditation for self-transcendence. Dr. Arguelles also discusses integrating work and study into spiritual practice, lifestyle habits for nourishing the mind, and the dangers of modern convenience traps.

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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 29min
Ep199: Path of the Polyglot - Dr Alexander Arguelles
Dr. Alexander Arguelles, a polyglot and scholar, shares his unique upbringing, language learning methods, and spiritual journey. He discusses deep immersion in language families, his mystical conversion to Catholicism, time as a Benedictine monk, and how language learning can be a profound spiritual path. Topics include family influences, struggles with language learning, and mastering multiple languages like Korean, French, and classical Chinese.

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Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 26min
Ep207: Wandering Polyglot - Dr Alexander Arguelles 2
Dr. Alexander Arguelles, a renowned polyglot, discusses his experiences learning Arabic in Lebanon amidst war, teaching at various universities, and proposes reforms in education. He shares insights on learning multiple languages simultaneously, collaborating with linguists, and reflects on the future of academia.