Classical Stuff You Should Know

This one is about an Italian hunchback who lives with his mom and writes nihilistic poetry about women he can't get. You can't make this stuff up.

Asimov's excellent sci-fi trilogy is worth a read. Plus, space capitalism!

I have finally tackled the (rumored) most difficult book in the English language. Feel free to send me any money you've got for the service I just rendered you.

Thomas was kind enough to reach out to Joshua Gibbs for an interview, and the results speak for themselves. Joshua is a renowned figure in the classical world, and we're happy to have him (and his great big bushy beard) on the podcast.

Josh Gibbs decided to write a pamphlet to kids trembling at the notion of going to a classical school. We, clearly a bunch of children, decided to read it.

Nothing to be done.

In this episode, drawing three books together, Graeme leads us through a discussion about Atlas Shrugged in light of the Therapeutic man . . . and Raskolnikov.

In this installment of Thomas's series on the Landmark Herodotus, we talk about the reign of Cambyses, who gave bad gifts, had bad spies, and couldn't pull back a fancy bow. He was cranky about it.

Leibniz's theory of the best of all possible worlds helps to explain the problem of evil in Theism. "Oh nuh uh" says Voltaire. He wrote Candide in response.

The hosts dive into the intriguing evolution of classical education, debating its viability today through the lens of David Hicks's influential writings. They explore the philosophical roots that guide education, touching on concepts like 'paideia' and the profound impact of literature on moral development. A humorous recap of a failed recording adds levity as they examine the contrast between traditional values and modern societal norms. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the need for commitment to preserving cultural principles in education.