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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Augustine) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey
In this episode I look at Augustine's distinction between the city of God and the earthly city, as described in the History of Political Philosophy essay by Ernest L. Fortin. I focus on the…
History of Political Philosophy (Cicero) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey
In this episode I return once again to the magnificent History of Political Philosophy to look at James E. Holton's essay on Cicero. I focus on the mixed regime and Cicero's conservative tendencies.
Review: A History of Philosophy vol 1 (Epicureanism) by Frederick Copleston
In this episode I look at the first volume of Frederick Copleston's nine volume History of Philosophy. I focus on the Epicureans, with a special focus on their proposal of pleasure as the purpose or…
Review: Stoicism by John Sellars
In this episode I look at John Sellars' Stoicism, exploring Stoicism's grappling with the eternal question of whether virtue is its own reward, or if happiness is the reward of a virtuous life.
Review: The Republic of Plato by Allan Bloom
In this episode I examine Allan Bloom's interpretative essay on Plato's Republic, focusing on Book 1 of the Republic and its attempt to define justice.
Review: Revolt Against the Modern World (Part 2) by Julius Evola
In this episode I return to Revolt Against the Modern World, Julius Evola's most famous book about the metaphysical nature of the Traditional life and culture. I focus in this episode on Monarchy,…
Review: A Million and One Gods by Page duBois
In this episode I look at Page duBois' examination of polytheism in theory and practice in her book A Million and One Gods. I focus on the Greek Gods Artemis and Dionysus, and the political…
Review: The Rage and the Pride by Oriana Fallaci
In this episode I look at Oriana Fallaci's controversial book, The Rage and the Pride. I focus on her examination of the effects of migration of Italy and her relationship with Christianity.
Review: Return of the Strong Gods by R. R. Reno
In this episode I look at Reno's phenomenal examination of the gods as shared loves and social values. I focus on his analysis of Popper, Hayek and Durkheim.
Review: Atheopaganism by Mark Green
In this book I look at Mark Green's exposition of his religious system, Atheopaganism. I focus on the evolutionary aspect of religion, and Green's positions on values and hierarchy.
Review: The Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray
In this episode I explore Douglas Murray's phenomenal best-seller, The Strange Death of Europe, with a focus on the history of post-war migration into the United Kingdom.
Review: The New Polytheism by (Hillman) by David Miller and James Hillman
In this episode I return to The New Polytheism by David Miller, focusing exlusively on the the essay in the appendix by James Hillman called Psychology: Monotheistic or Polytheistic. This essay…
Review: The New Polytheism (Miller) by David Miller and James Hillman
In this episode I look at David Miller's insightful examination of polytheism in sociology, psychology, and philosophy. I focus on his discussions of Niebuhr, Cornford, and Heidegger.
Review: Existence and Being (Holderlin and the Essence of Poetry) by Martin Heidegger
In this episode I look at Heidegger's theories about the role of the poet in carrying the message of the gods to the people, as described in his 1936 essay Holderlin and the Essence of Poetry.
Review: He: Understanding Masculine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson
In this episode I explore the myth of Parsifal and the quest for the Holy Grail as presented in Robert Johnson's Jungian analysis, He: Understanding Masculine Psychology.
Review: Man and his Symbols (Von Franz) edited by Carl Jung
In this episode I look at The Process of Individuation, an essay by Jung's close friend and colleague, Marie-Louise von Franz, in the anthology Man and his Symbols. I focus on the shadow and the…
Review: Man and his Symbols (Jung) edited by Carl Jung
In this episode I look at Carl Jung's bird's eye view of his whole life's work, as presented in his contribution to the anthology Man and his Symbols, edited by Jung and published after his death.
Review: Existence and Being (What is Metaphysics?) by Martin Heidegger and Werner Brock
In this essay I look at Heidegger's famous essay 'What is Metaphysics?' as well as the accompanying essay by Werner Brock that examines and interprets the essays in the book. I explore Heidegger's…
Review: The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton
Edith Hamilton's The Greek Way is a masterpiece in helping the reader really understand the vital spirit and love of life that contributed to Classical Greek greatness. In this episode I cover this…
Review: Adaptation and Natural Selection by George Williams
In this episode I look at George Williams' famous rebuke to group selection theory as outlined in Adaptation and Natural Selection. I focus on secondary adaptations, sexual reproduction as an organic…
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