The Wisdom Of
Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 19, 2021 • 32min
Films - Fellini's 8 1/2
8 1/2 is a 1963 Italian film directed by Federico Fellini.
Jun 11, 2021 • 38min
Films - Star Wars
Star Wars is a science fiction movie from 1977. In this episode, we discuss Zoroastrianism, fairy tales, the Tao, and the character of Odysseus.
May 31, 2021 • 10min
Empedocles' Cosmic Powers
May 29, 2021 • 28min
Paintings - Van Gogh's Starry Night
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who was born in 1853 and died in 1890. In 1889, plagued by depression and illness, Van Gogh committed himself to a mental asylum in France. It’s there, in his lucid periods, where he painted, among other masterpieces, Starry Night.
May 22, 2021 • 27min
Paintings - Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who has become one of the most significant artists of the 20th century.
May 15, 2021 • 30min
Paintings - Munch's The Scream
The Scream is a painting by the Norwegian Edvard Munch. It's a forerunner of the Expressionist movement.
May 10, 2021 • 10min
Seneca on the WIDE life!
May 8, 2021 • 31min
Paintings - Picasso's The Young Ladies of Avignon
Created in 1907, The Young Ladies of Avignon is the single most important turning point in the evolution of modern art.
May 1, 2021 • 10min
Masks
May 1, 2021 • 27min
Paintings - The Lascaux Cave Paintings
The Lascaux Cave Paintings belong to the Paleolithic Age and are some of the oldest paintings in the world.
