Classical Wisdom Speaks
A Podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. This podcast is provided by Classical Wisdom, to learn more check out www.classicalwisdom.com
Latest episodes
May 2, 2020 • 27min
#4 - Anya and Alex: Does Stoicism Live up to the Hype?
The ancient philosophy of Stoicism has been enjoying a rise in popularity of late... but does it live up the hype? Is it philosophically sound? And does it really help? In this Classical Wisdom Speaks Episode, Anya Leonard and Alex Barrientos explore the nature of Stoicism and its application here and now. To Learn more about Classical Wisdom Speaks, a podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds, check out: https://classicalwisdom.com/podcast-classical-wisdom-speaks/
Apr 8, 2020 • 11min
#3 - Dr. James S. Romm on Dying Every Day
James S. Romm, James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor, Director of the Classical Studies Program at Bard College, Annandale, NY discusses dying every day, the ancient philosophy of Seneca and how we learn how to die. For more information about Classical Wisdom's Podcasts with Professors, please check out our website at: http://classicalwisdom.comYou can purchase Dr. James S. Romm's book, "Dying Every Day" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/209852/dying-every-day-by-james-romm/9780307743749/
Apr 7, 2020 • 18min
#2 - Professor Barry Strauss on the Roman Empire
Did Rome commit suicide? Or was it Murdered? Barry Strauss, Professor of History and Classics, Cornell University, discusses the Fall of the Roman Empire, Roman women in power and the role of Immigration in Ancient Rome. Anya Leonard, Founder of Classical Wisdom (http://classicalwisdom.com) presents...Classical Wisdom Speaks: A Podcasts dedicated to bringing Ancient Wisdom to Modern Minds. This podcast is made possible by Classical Wisdom Members. If you wish to become a Member and support the Classics, learn more here: https://classicalwisdom.com/classical-wisdom-membership/For more information regarding Barry Strauss' book, Ten Caesars, please click here: http://tick.news/28 For more information on Barry's Podcast, please click here: http://tick.news/29*Original podcast was recorded in 2019*
Mar 15, 2020 • 34min
#1 - Anya and Alex: Should We Kill the Tyrant?
In honor of the Ides of March, April 15, Anya Leonard and Alex Barrientos discuss whether Brutus was the Patriot or Traitor... and whether it's moral to kill the Tyrant? To Learn more about Classical Wisdom Speaks, a podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds, check out: https://classicalwisdom.com/podcast-classical-wisdom-speaks/
