Τα καλύτερα Leo Strauss podcast (2024)

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Leo Strauss' "On the Interpretation of Genesis" 57:30

23d ago57:30

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This week, the guys return once again to the prophetic teachings of Leo Strauss. This time, the focus is on Strauss' understanding of Genesis, which the guys dissect in an effort to disentangle the Ancient Greek and biblical influences that went into Strauss' interpretation.Από τον The New Thinkery

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Plato) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 1:24:00

25d ago1:24:00

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In this episode I revisit History of Political Philosophy to look at Leo Strauss' examination of the political theory of Plato. I look at the attempts to define Justice, the viability of absolute communism, and make my first foray into Plato's theory of ideas.Από τον Dylan John

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An Overview of Homer's Odyssey 1:00:23

2d ago1:00:23

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A full complement of hosts are back this week and primed to deliver an overview of Homer's Odyssey. In addition to a plot synopsis, the guys dispel common myths about Odysseus, take a closer look at Penelope, discuss the appropriate time for a person to read the Odyssey in their lives, talk translations, and more!…

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Review: Talks to Teachers by William James 1:05:01

8d ago1:05:01

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In this episode I look at William James' further discussions of psychology in Talks to Teachers, in which he draws on prior psychological writings to address the needs of teachers. I pay particular attention to the practical and pragmatic aspect of his discussion of competing drives and ideas, and his limited domain of the activity of the will.…

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Jonathan Swift's Battle of the Books 54:55

9d ago54:55

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This week the guys are back to discuss Jonathan Swift. Everyone has heard of Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal, but he has another work worth looking at: The Battle of the Books. Plus: the audience has voted on who the funniest co-host is.Από τον The New Thinkery

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Sabrina Little on Athletics and Virtue 52:16

16d ago52:16

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This week, the guys are joined by Sabrina Little, assistant professor in the department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. The group discuss athletics, especially running, and how virtue can boost athletic performance. Little's new book, The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners, and her accomplishment…

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Review: Pragmatism: The Classic Writings (Part 2) edited by H. S. Thayer 1:25:27

17d ago1:25:27

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In this episode I return to John Dewey for a look at his essay The Practical Character of Reality, included in the compilation Pragmatism: The Classic Writings edited by H. S. Thayer. I focus on Dewey's examination of the nature of knowledge and awareness.Από τον Dylan John

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Review: Pragmatism: The Classic Writings (Part 1) edited by H. S. Thayer 1:21:57

21d ago1:21:57

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In this episode I look at John Dewey's overview of the early history of pragmatism as described in Pragmatism: The Classic Writings edited by H. S. Thayer. I examine the major themes of pragmatism, including the importance of consequences, human conduct, the vaguery of ends, and the approximateness of knowledge.…

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Lincoln and the Founding 48:05

1M ago48:05

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This week, in observance of Constitution Day, the guys wax poetic about the virtues of the Founding... is what you probably expected this to say. Instead, Greg wrote an entire academic paper about Lincoln's hushed critique of the Founding, so the guys sit down to unpack the paper's core arguments, as well as how Lincoln was, and wasn't, successful …

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Review: Plato by Constance Meinwald 58:55

1M ago58:55

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In this episode I look at the classic text of Western philosophy, Plato's Republic, as detailed by Constance Meinwald in her wide-ranging book Plato. I focus on the early portions of The Republic dealing with the quest for a definition of Justice, including the arguments of Glaucon and Thrasymachus.Από τον Dylan John

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Review: The Trial of Socrates by I. F. Stone 1:24:54

1M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

In this episode I analyze I. F. Stone's critique of Socrates and his followers, as described in his book The Trial of Socrates. I focus on Socrates' hostility to democracy, the inadequecy of universalist philosophy, and the classical understanding of the gods.Από τον Dylan John

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Eric Adler on Livy's History of Rome, Book I Ch. 1-16 1:01:03

1M ago1:01:03

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This week, the guys are joined once again by Dr. Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Maryland, to talk about the beginning of Livy's History of Rome. Given Rome's impressively long history, it's no surprise that it took Livy over 140 books to recount it just up to the beginning of the Roman Empire. The group tackle Livy…

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Walter Sterling on T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" 1:07:00

1M ago1:07:00

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This week, the guys are joined by Walter Sterling, the freshly minted president of St. John's College in Santa Fe to discuss one of the twentieth century's most important poems, T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land." The group work their way through the work's oppressive density and prose to get at the crucial themes and messages underlying it all. Plus: …

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Thucydides) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 46:31

2M ago46:31

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In this episode I revisit Thucydides as discussed by David Bolotin in the classic History of Political Philosophy edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. I focus on Alcibiades, Nicias, and the Sicilian Expedition.Από τον Dylan John

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Pano Kanelos on Hamlet and the University of Austin 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

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It's back to school season, and to mark the occasion, the full host complement is joined by Dr. Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin. Together, the ensemble dissect key moments in Hamlet. That includes a potential recontextualization of the best-known soliloquy in the world, Hamlet's “To be or not to be” speech. Plus: a look…

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Review: Thucydides on Justice, Power, and Human Nature edited by Paul Woodruff 59:06

2M ago59:06

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In this episode I look at the conflict between Democracy and Oligarchy in the Peloponnesian War as described by Thucydides and translated and abridged by Paul Woodruff.Από τον Dylan John

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Review: Social Darwinism in American Thought by Richard Hofstadter 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

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In this episode I look at the late 19th Century Darwinian Conservatism of Herbert Spencer, William Graham Sumner, and reactions by William James and others as described in Richard Hofstadter's Social Darwinism in American Thought.Από τον Dylan John

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Robert Wyllie on Understanding Byung-Chul Han 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

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Joining Alex and Greg this week is Professor Robert Wyllie of Ashland University. He guides the group through the thought-provoking world of Byung-Chul Han, one of today's most interesting living philosophers, using his new ciritcal introduction to Han as a baseline. Professor Wyllie delves especially into Han's early work, exploring his weighty id…

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Flagg Taylor on Jan Patočka's The Spiritual Person & the Intellectual 57:59

2M ago57:59

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This week, Alex and Greg delve into Jan Patočka's 1975 essay "The Spiritual Person & the Intellectual," exploring its profound insights on the nature of human existence and the role of intellectuals in society. Joined by Flagg Taylor of Skidmore College, the group examine Patočka's challenge to modernity and his vision for a more spiritually ground…

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Review: The Social Contract Theorists (Hobbes's War of All Against All) edited by Chris Morris 46:40

2M ago46:40

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In this episode I look at Gregory Kavka's 'Hobbes's War of All Against All' in The Social Contract Theorists edited by Christopher W. Morris, with a special focus on the prisoner's dilemma and nation size.Από τον Dylan John

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Michael Davis On Greek Tragedy, and Electra 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

This week, the guys delve into the rich world of Greek tragedy with professor Michael Davis from Sarah Lawrence College. The group explore the themes of fate, justice, and human nature as discussed in Davis' latest book, Electras: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Focusing on the powerful narratives of the Electra plays by these tragedians, they…

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Rousseau) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 59:01

3M ago59:01

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In this episode I return to Strauss and Cropsey collection, History of Political Philosophy, to focus on Alan Bloom's examination of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the general will, and the potential conflict between nature and custom.Από τον Dylan John

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Mary Nichols on Piety in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

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Join the guys this week as they explore the nuanced concept of piety in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics with esteemed scholar Mary Nichols. Nichols is Professor Emerita of Political Science at Baylor University, where she taught from 2004-2018, and brings her profound insights and expertise to this rich discussion. Delve into the philosophical depth…

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Review: The Reveries of the Solitary Walker by Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

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In this episode I wander through Rousseau's final book, published posthumously, The Reveries of the Solitary Walker. I look at the difference between youth and old age, trusting yourself and others, and the nature of reverie itself.Από τον Dylan John

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Plato's Lovers 49:30

3M ago49:30

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In this week's episode, the guys unpack Plato's Lovers, a dialogue centered on the question of what philosophy is. Join the guys as they explore Socrates' interactions with a jock and a nerd in competition to have their love reciprocated by their beloveds. Plus: the unveiling of The New Thinkery's merch store!…

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Review: The Rise and Fall of Scottish Common Sense Realism by Douglas McDermid 1:23:03

3M ago1:23:03

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In this episode I take a first look at Scottish Common Sense Philosophy as described by Douglas McDermid in The Rise and Fall of Scottish Common Sense Realism, with the aim of providing an overview of the major themes of Thomas Reid and his contemporaries.Από τον Dylan John

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Ralph Waldo Emerson's The American Scholar 50:28

3M ago50:28

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Join the guys as they delve into Ralph Waldo Emerson's brief essay, "The American Scholar," picking apart the diagnostic value of Emerson's view of the American mind. Through insightful discussions and thorough analysis, they explore the relevance and implications of Emerson's ideas in the modern world, offering a critique of Emerson's transcendent…

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CDC Reeve on Aristotle's Dialectic 1:22:29

3M ago1:22:29

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This week, Alex and Greg replace David with renowned philosopher CDC Reeve. The group delve into Aristotle's Dialectic, exploring the depths of ancient Greek philosophy and its relevance today, specifically how Aristotle's method of dialogue and debate seeks to uncover truths through logical reasoning and critical questioning. Plus: don't miss the …

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Paul Carrese on George Washington 1:13:20

4M ago1:13:20

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Happy Fourth of July from the New Thinkery! This week, Alex and Greg are joined by Paul Carrese, professor at Arizona State University and senior fellow at the Jack Miller Center, to discuss George Washington in observance of Independence Day. The group discuss George Washington's ascendancy to power, his attempts to stop factionalism, and his impa…

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On Fitness 1:02:38

4M ago1:02:38

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This week, the guys mostly put away the books to discuss the importance of fitness, both for physical longevity and mental sharpness. Led by Greg, the guys share their thoughts and experiences with exercise, including their personal exercise regimens and how they balance exercise in their daily lives. Plus: David's biggest pet peeve about exercise …

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Ariel Helfer on Plato's Letters 1:20:10

4M ago1:20:10

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In this episode, the guys are joined by Professor Ariel Helfer of Wayne State University to discuss his new book on Plato's Letters. Delve into an engaging conversation about the philosophical insights and historical context of Plato's epistolary works, as well as how we ought to contextualize the work itself.…

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Leo Strauss' What Is Political Philosophy?, Part III 52:42

4M ago52:42

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The guys take this week to close out their mini-series on Leo Strauss' What is Political Philosophy? Listen in as they unpack Strauss' analysis of modernity, his critique of historicism, and his defense of classical political philosophy. Thankfully, there are less calls to "whip it" this time.Από τον The New Thinkery

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