Classical Stuff You Should Know

Thomas has recently left his position as the Dean of Student Life at Veritas. These are the things he's learned.

A.J. has always struggled with his views of poetry as a genre. He might have finally sorted it out with the help of John Donne.

Exploring Kierkegaard's 'Fear and Trembling' and the story of Abraham and Isaac. Delving into the challenges and triumphs of Abraham's faith journey. Examining Kierkegaard's interpretation of Abraham's unwavering faith and the suspension of ethical norms. Exploring Kierkegaard's concept of tragic heroes and the simplicity of faith. Discussing George Mueller's approach to theology and the importance of allowing biblical stories to stand on their own.

Exploring Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', this podcast delves into power dynamics, betrayal, and the growth of Prospero. The discussions touch on themes of love, treachery, and the concept of the 'noble savage', providing a fresh perspective on the play's intricate relationships and magic.

The Book of Common Prayer is for those of us who don't always know what to say. So . . . all of us. Thomas gives us a little history, then a quick rundown of the book.

Exploring Machiavelli's political philosophy and leadership strategies, the hosts debate animal symbols, discuss strategic power dynamics, and indulge in a pie vs cake debate. They also delve into tactics for princely likability and the importance of choosing sides in politics.

"The Great Divorce," by C.S. Lewis, recounts a bus trip to heaven. We discuss the Problem of Evil in the perspective of the book.

Euclid's "Elements" was the math text for over a thousand years. We all try to do a proof, and we end up with something looking like an Eiffel Tower.

Delving into Machiavelli's strategies for seizing power, managing a new principality, and ruling with fear or love. Exploring challenges faced by wealthy families in preserving generational wealth and the evolution in leadership focus from epic narratives to practicality.

Jane Austen is a delight, and her novel Pride and Prejudice is no exception. In this episode, we review the book and talk about what it takes to change as drastically as Elizabeth and Darcy.