Introductory Lectures on the Great Books

Introduction to Stoic Philosophy | Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations Explained

Watch now | A lecture on Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations

Jan 16 •

1:21:46

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Will America Fall Like Rome?

Watch now (99 mins) | A lecture on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

Nov 1, 2024 •

1:39:10

Rousseau's Second Discourse: Why The Poor Embrace Inequality

Watch now | A lecture on Rousseau's Discourse on the Origin of Inequality

Sep 13, 2024 •

1:45:29

Why “Innovation” Was a Crime in the 16th Century

Watch now (72 mins) | A lecture on the intellectual history of “Innovation”

Jul 26, 2024 •

1:11:46

Rousseau's First Discourse: Science & Art Are Poisoning You

Watch now (102 mins) | An introductory lecture summarizing the key ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Discourse on the Arts and Sciences

Jun 15, 2024 •

1:41:32

Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morality: Masters vs. Slaves

Watch now (96 mins) | An introductory lecture summarizing the key ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche’s On The Genealogy of Morality.

Jun 7, 2024 •

1:36:23

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