Classical Stuff You Should Know
A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee
A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.
Episodes
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Mar 7, 2023 • 59min
226: War of the Roses 6: Wormwood
In this episode, Graeme continues his series on the War of the Roses. The catatonic king finally wakes up, a guy fights the king in order to save him, and Clifford doesn't make an appearance.
Feb 21, 2023 • 54min
225: Festschrift
In this episode, we discuss the collection of essays written in honor of Andrew Kern, "Liber Amicorum."
Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
224: Kant IV: Get them endsssss
In this episode, we continue with chapter two of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, by Immanuel Kant. Our Hackles. They are raised.
Jan 25, 2023 • 59min
223: The War of the Roses 5: The Mad King
Graeme continues his series on the War of the Roses. New this week: a dude who fights without armor on, a military parade, and the mad king. It's like Game of Thrones, except real and sadly lacking Peter Dinklage.
Jan 17, 2023 • 52min
222: Leaf by Niggle by Tolkien
Tolkien once wrote a story that totally isn't an allegory. Not even one bit. We discuss that story (totally an allegory) in this episode. Also, Horticulture! We don't discuss it, just been thinking about it lately.
Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
221: The Discarded Image
Explore the medieval model of the universe and its challenges. Reflect on the implications of the motto 'God and My Right' on society. Delve into inconsistencies in our understanding and actions. Discuss the ethical implications of technology and selfishness. Question the legitimacy of the current system and speculate on the future of our society.
Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 8min
220: I Kant Stop: "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals" pt. DEUX
In this episode, we continue to journey through a small work by Kant that he thought had great potential for popularity. I DOUBT IT.
Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 5min
219: War of the Roses 4: The Bookish King Lands a Hottie
In this episode, we talk about the exploits of Henry VI, the bookish king. He gets a best friend, a lady, and he gives away some land. Things get crazy.
Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 11min
218: I just Kant: "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals"
Ever have trouble deciding the right course of action!? LUCKILY, Kant is here to help with a handy tool!
Oct 25, 2022 • 56min
217: The Nicomachean Ethics on why children are bad
In this episode, Graeme walks us through how our happiness is a rational thing, and since kids can't be rational . . . they bad.
