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Classical Stuff You Should Know

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A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee

A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.

#274

243: De Anima, part 3

This is the last bit of Aristotle's De Anima. I think we've finally got it cracked. Sort of. ... Read more

03 Oct 2023

58 MINS

58:56

03 Oct 2023

#273

270: Phaedo

Ever wonder what Socrates discussed with his buds before he drank the poison? Well, it was the soul. Now you know. You can skip the episode I guess. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

55 MINS

55:14

17 Dec 2024

#272

269: Plato v. Aristotle

Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each. ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:12

10 Dec 2024

#271

268: Hamlet and Socrates and Death

In this episode, we discuss the views of two famous dudes on Death. One is old and makes everyone else overthink everything. The other is young and overthinks everything himself. ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

59 MINS

59:41

08 Oct 2024

#270

267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno

In this episode, you'll recall (not learn) how Socrates and Meno try to figure out if Virtue can be taught. You'll remember that it can't. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

57 MINS

57:46

01 Oct 2024

#269

266: A Parley with Youth

In this episode, Thomas talks us through the new book by Josh Gibbs: A Parley with Youth. If I remember anything from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, "Parley" means something about booty. ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:14

10 Sep 2024

#268

265: The Great Gatsby

In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool. ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:04

03 Sep 2024

#267

264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy

Thomas interviews Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy. Davies is the current host of Basecamp Live, and Keith is the founder of Live Sturdy, LLC. Both have various other credentials. Oh heck, just listen to the episode already. ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:39

09 Aug 2024

#266

263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing

We revisit a book we've done an episode on already. But here's the thing, folks: the book is so dang good, and Graeme walks us through the intricacies of a specific scene in this one. And it's good. Soooooo good. In my humble opinion. ... Read more

30 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:52

30 Jul 2024

#265

262: The Wrath of Khan

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN! ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

57 MINS

57:22

09 Jul 2024

#264

261: Montessori

In this episode we play the game of Life, explore notions on education, and interact with each other. But we do these things in a carefully cultivated environment designed to guide our inclinations toward growth and improvement. ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:11

02 Jul 2024

#263

260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale

Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops. ... Read more

14 May 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:47

14 May 2024

#262

259: Genghis Khan 4: Anda Undone!

In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead. ... Read more

07 May 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:36

07 May 2024

#261

258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months

This is the penultimate episode of Graeme's series on the war of the roses. There's only one more. It's the end of an era. I, for one, grieve. ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:10